BACKGROUND Acute pancreatitis(AP)is a common surgical condition,with severe AP(SAP)potentially lethal.Many prognostic indices,including;acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II score(APACHE II),bedside index ...BACKGROUND Acute pancreatitis(AP)is a common surgical condition,with severe AP(SAP)potentially lethal.Many prognostic indices,including;acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II score(APACHE II),bedside index of severity in acute pancreatitis(BISAP),Glasgow score,harmless acute pancreatitis score(HAPS),Ranson’s score,and sequential organ failure assessment(SOFA)evaluate AP severity and predict mortality.AIM To evaluate these indices'utility in predicting severity,intensive care unit(ICU)admission,and mortality.METHODS A retrospective analysis of 653 patients with AP from July 2009 to September 2016 was performed.The demographic,clinical profile,and patient outcomes were collected.SAP was defined as per the revised Atlanta classification.Values for APACHE II score,BISAP,HAPS,and SOFA within 24 h of admission were retrospectively obtained based on laboratory results and patient evaluation recorded on a secure hospital-based online electronic platform.Data with<10%missing data was imputed via mean substitution.Other patient information such as demographics,disease etiology,and patient outcomes were also derived from electronic medical records.RESULTS The mean age was 58.7±17.5 years,with 58.7%males.Gallstones(n=404,61.9%),alcohol(n=38,5.8%),and hypertriglyceridemia(n=19,2.9%)were more common aetiologies.81(12.4%)patients developed SAP,20(3.1%)required ICU admission,and 12(1.8%)deaths were attributed to SAP.Ranson’s score and APACHE-II demonstrated the highest sensitivity in predicting SAP(92.6%,80.2%respectively),ICU admission(100%),and mortality(100%).While SOFA and BISAP demonstrated lowest sensitivity in predicting SAP(13.6%,24.7%respectively),ICU admission(40.0%,25.0%respectively)and mortality(50.0%,25.5%respectively).However,SOFA demonstrated the highest specificity in predicting SAP(99.7%),ICU admission(99.2%),and mortality(98.9%).SOFA demonstrated the highest positive predictive value,positive likelihood ratio,diagnostic odds ratio,and overall accuracy in predicting SAP,ICU admission,and mortality.SOFA and Ranson’s score demonstrated the highest area under receiver-operator curves at 48 h in predicting SAP(0.966,0.857 respectively),ICU admission(0.943,0.946 respectively),and mortality(0.968,0.917 respectively).CONCLUSION The SOFA and 48-h Ranson’s scores accurately predict severity,ICU admission,and mortality in AP,with more favorable statistics for the SOFA score.展开更多
目的评价新生儿序贯器官衰竭评分(nSOFA)对极低出生体重儿晚发败血症死亡风险的预测价值。方法采用单中心、回顾性病例对照性研究。收集2018—2021年于南京医科大学附属苏州医院(苏州市立医院)新生儿科重症监护室住院的首次患有晚发败...目的评价新生儿序贯器官衰竭评分(nSOFA)对极低出生体重儿晚发败血症死亡风险的预测价值。方法采用单中心、回顾性病例对照性研究。收集2018—2021年于南京医科大学附属苏州医院(苏州市立医院)新生儿科重症监护室住院的首次患有晚发败血症的95例极低出生体重儿确诊感染时及感染6 h后的nSOFA评分,上述患者以持续使用抗生素后发生的临床结局分为死亡组和存活组。采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评估nSOFA评分对极低出生体重儿晚发败血症死亡风险的预测价值。结果感染后6 h晚发败血症死亡组nSOFA与存活组相比,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),而在确诊感染时差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。感染后6 h nSOFA评分预测模型ROC的AUC=0.873(95%CI 0.729~1.00,P=0.000),而确诊感染时AUC=0.541(95%CI 0.32~0.77,P=0.69)。感染后6 h nSOFA评分约登指数最大值为0.687,最佳截断值为6.5分。结论确诊败血症后6 h nSOFA能较好地预测极低出生体重儿的死亡风险。监测nSOFA对改善新生儿脓毒症预后有一定的临床价值。展开更多
目的探讨电子序贯器官衰竭评分(simplified organ dysfunction criteria optimized for electronic health records,eSOFA)对急诊脓毒症患者28、90 d及1年预后的预测价值,并与序贯器官衰竭评分(sequential organ failure assessment,SO...目的探讨电子序贯器官衰竭评分(simplified organ dysfunction criteria optimized for electronic health records,eSOFA)对急诊脓毒症患者28、90 d及1年预后的预测价值,并与序贯器官衰竭评分(sequential organ failure assessment,SOFA)、急性生理学与慢性健康状况Ⅱ评分(acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ,APACHEⅡ)进行比较。方法连续纳入2018年12月1日至2021年1月31日中国康复研究中心急诊重症监护室收治的脓毒症患者。分别绘制eSOFA、SOFA和APACHEⅡ评分对患者28、90 d及1年预后的受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线,计算相应的曲线下面积(area under curve,AUC),并进行比较。根据eSOFA评分的截断值将患者分为eSOFA评分≤2分和eSOFA评分>2分两组,比较两组的一般临床特点。结果本研究最终纳入197例脓毒症患者,年龄为84(74~88)岁,其中男119例。纳入患者28、90 d及1年的病死率分别为38.6%(76/197)、51.8%(102/197)及58.9%(116/197)。eSOFA、SOFA和APACHEⅡ评分对脓毒症患者28、90 d及1年预后均具有预测能力,但三者差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),eSOFA评分对脓毒症患者1年死亡预测模型的拟和优度差,对1年预后预测效果不佳(P=0.01)。与eSOFA评分≤2分组相比,eSOFA评分>2分组患者死亡风险高(P<0.05),SOFA评分[分:5(4,7)vs.9(7,12)]和APACHEⅡ评分[分:23(18,27)vs.28(23,35)]更差,且更多患者发生急性肾损伤(acute kidney injury,AKI)(61.8%vs.83.6%)及接受血管活性药物(10.3%vs.59.1%)和机械通气(19.1%vs.50.8%)治疗。结论eSOFA、SOFA和APACHEⅡ评分均能有效评估脓毒症患者的中短期预后,优化患者早期治疗策略,但eSOFA评分简便易计算,更适合应用于急诊科。展开更多
BACKGROUND Sepsis is a severe medical condition that occurs when the body's immune system overreacts to an infection,leading to life-threatening organ dysfunction.The"Third international consensus definitions...BACKGROUND Sepsis is a severe medical condition that occurs when the body's immune system overreacts to an infection,leading to life-threatening organ dysfunction.The"Third international consensus definitions for sepsis and septic shock(Sepsis-3)"defines sepsis as an increase in sequential organ failure assessment score of 2 points or more,with a mortality rate above 10%.Sepsis is a leading cause of intensive care unit(ICU)admissions,and patients with underlying conditions such as cirrhosis have a higher risk of poor outcomes.Therefore,it is critical to recognize and manage sepsis promptly by administering fluids,vasopressors,steroids,and antibiotics,and identifying and treating the source of infection.AIM To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature on the management of sepsis in cirrhotic patients admitted to the ICU and compare the management of sepsis between cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic patients in the ICU.METHODS This study is a systematic literature review that followed the PRISMA statement's standardized search method.The search for relevant studies was conducted across multiple databases,including PubMed,Embase,Base,and Cochrane,using predefined search terms.One reviewer conducted the initial search,and the eligibility criteria were applied to the titles and abstracts of the retrieved articles.The selected articles were then evaluated based on the research objectives to ensure relevance to the study's aims.RESULTS The study findings indicate that cirrhotic patients are more susceptible to infections,resulting in higher mortality rates ranging from 18%to 60%.Early identification of the infection source followed by timely administration of antibiotics,vasopressors,and corticosteroids has been shown to improve patient outcomes.Procalcitonin is a useful biomarker for diagnosing infections in cirrhotic patients.Moreover,presepsin and resistin have been found to be reliable markers of bacterial infection in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis,with similar diagnostic performance compared to procalcitonin.CONCLUSION This review highlights the importance of early detection and management of infections in cirrhosis patients to reduce mortality.Therefore,early detection of infection using procalcitonin test and other biomarker as presepsin and resistin,associated with early management with antibiotics,fluids,vasopressors and low dose corticosteroids might reduce the mortality associated with sepsis in cirrhotic patients.展开更多
目的 探讨中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值(neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio,NLR)联合序贯器官衰竭评分(sequential organ failure assessment,SOFA)对烧伤脓毒症患者预后的评估价值。方法 选择2021年1月~2022年4月在广州市红十字会医院烧伤...目的 探讨中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值(neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio,NLR)联合序贯器官衰竭评分(sequential organ failure assessment,SOFA)对烧伤脓毒症患者预后的评估价值。方法 选择2021年1月~2022年4月在广州市红十字会医院烧伤科住院的烧伤脓毒症患者73例。根据患者28天的预后情况,分为存活组(52例)和死亡组(21例)。比较在入院时(T_(1))、脓毒症确诊时(T_(2))、脓毒症确诊后第3天(T_(3))3个时间点两组患者白细胞计数(white blood cell count,WBC)、降钙素原(procalcitonin,PCT)、NLR、SOFA评分和急性生理及慢性健康状况(Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation,APACHEⅡ)评分的差别。同时分析在脓毒症确诊时(T_(2))PCT、NLR、SOFA评分、NLR联合SOFA评分预测烧伤脓毒症患者死亡的受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)。结果 在T_(1)~T_(3) 3个时间点,WBC在存活组和死亡组间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);在T_(2)和T_(3)时间点,PCT在两组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);在T_(1)~T_(3)时间点,NLR在两组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);在T_(2)和T_(3)时间点,SOFA评分在两组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);在T_(3)时间点,APACHEⅡ评分在两组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。在脓毒症确诊时(T_(3)),PCT预测烧伤脓毒症患者预后的ROC曲线下面积(AUC)为0.697(P=0.010),阈值为14.145(敏感度为72.0%,特异性为87.5%);NLR预测效能的AUC为0.761(P<0.001),阈值是11.465(敏感度为81.0%,特异性为75.5%);SOFA评分预测效能的AUC为0.715(P=0.004),阈值为10.500(敏感度为75.0%,特异性为78.1%);NLR与SOFA评分联合预测时,AUC为0.890(P<0.001),预测效果优于其中任何一项单独预测时的效能。结论 NLR和SOFA评分是烧伤脓毒症患者死亡的独立危险因素,两者联合预测烧伤脓毒症患者死亡风险时,其预测能力明显提高,为临床工作提供一定的指导。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Acute pancreatitis(AP)is a common surgical condition,with severe AP(SAP)potentially lethal.Many prognostic indices,including;acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II score(APACHE II),bedside index of severity in acute pancreatitis(BISAP),Glasgow score,harmless acute pancreatitis score(HAPS),Ranson’s score,and sequential organ failure assessment(SOFA)evaluate AP severity and predict mortality.AIM To evaluate these indices'utility in predicting severity,intensive care unit(ICU)admission,and mortality.METHODS A retrospective analysis of 653 patients with AP from July 2009 to September 2016 was performed.The demographic,clinical profile,and patient outcomes were collected.SAP was defined as per the revised Atlanta classification.Values for APACHE II score,BISAP,HAPS,and SOFA within 24 h of admission were retrospectively obtained based on laboratory results and patient evaluation recorded on a secure hospital-based online electronic platform.Data with<10%missing data was imputed via mean substitution.Other patient information such as demographics,disease etiology,and patient outcomes were also derived from electronic medical records.RESULTS The mean age was 58.7±17.5 years,with 58.7%males.Gallstones(n=404,61.9%),alcohol(n=38,5.8%),and hypertriglyceridemia(n=19,2.9%)were more common aetiologies.81(12.4%)patients developed SAP,20(3.1%)required ICU admission,and 12(1.8%)deaths were attributed to SAP.Ranson’s score and APACHE-II demonstrated the highest sensitivity in predicting SAP(92.6%,80.2%respectively),ICU admission(100%),and mortality(100%).While SOFA and BISAP demonstrated lowest sensitivity in predicting SAP(13.6%,24.7%respectively),ICU admission(40.0%,25.0%respectively)and mortality(50.0%,25.5%respectively).However,SOFA demonstrated the highest specificity in predicting SAP(99.7%),ICU admission(99.2%),and mortality(98.9%).SOFA demonstrated the highest positive predictive value,positive likelihood ratio,diagnostic odds ratio,and overall accuracy in predicting SAP,ICU admission,and mortality.SOFA and Ranson’s score demonstrated the highest area under receiver-operator curves at 48 h in predicting SAP(0.966,0.857 respectively),ICU admission(0.943,0.946 respectively),and mortality(0.968,0.917 respectively).CONCLUSION The SOFA and 48-h Ranson’s scores accurately predict severity,ICU admission,and mortality in AP,with more favorable statistics for the SOFA score.
文摘目的评价新生儿序贯器官衰竭评分(nSOFA)对极低出生体重儿晚发败血症死亡风险的预测价值。方法采用单中心、回顾性病例对照性研究。收集2018—2021年于南京医科大学附属苏州医院(苏州市立医院)新生儿科重症监护室住院的首次患有晚发败血症的95例极低出生体重儿确诊感染时及感染6 h后的nSOFA评分,上述患者以持续使用抗生素后发生的临床结局分为死亡组和存活组。采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线评估nSOFA评分对极低出生体重儿晚发败血症死亡风险的预测价值。结果感染后6 h晚发败血症死亡组nSOFA与存活组相比,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01),而在确诊感染时差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。感染后6 h nSOFA评分预测模型ROC的AUC=0.873(95%CI 0.729~1.00,P=0.000),而确诊感染时AUC=0.541(95%CI 0.32~0.77,P=0.69)。感染后6 h nSOFA评分约登指数最大值为0.687,最佳截断值为6.5分。结论确诊败血症后6 h nSOFA能较好地预测极低出生体重儿的死亡风险。监测nSOFA对改善新生儿脓毒症预后有一定的临床价值。
文摘目的探讨电子序贯器官衰竭评分(simplified organ dysfunction criteria optimized for electronic health records,eSOFA)对急诊脓毒症患者28、90 d及1年预后的预测价值,并与序贯器官衰竭评分(sequential organ failure assessment,SOFA)、急性生理学与慢性健康状况Ⅱ评分(acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ,APACHEⅡ)进行比较。方法连续纳入2018年12月1日至2021年1月31日中国康复研究中心急诊重症监护室收治的脓毒症患者。分别绘制eSOFA、SOFA和APACHEⅡ评分对患者28、90 d及1年预后的受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线,计算相应的曲线下面积(area under curve,AUC),并进行比较。根据eSOFA评分的截断值将患者分为eSOFA评分≤2分和eSOFA评分>2分两组,比较两组的一般临床特点。结果本研究最终纳入197例脓毒症患者,年龄为84(74~88)岁,其中男119例。纳入患者28、90 d及1年的病死率分别为38.6%(76/197)、51.8%(102/197)及58.9%(116/197)。eSOFA、SOFA和APACHEⅡ评分对脓毒症患者28、90 d及1年预后均具有预测能力,但三者差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),eSOFA评分对脓毒症患者1年死亡预测模型的拟和优度差,对1年预后预测效果不佳(P=0.01)。与eSOFA评分≤2分组相比,eSOFA评分>2分组患者死亡风险高(P<0.05),SOFA评分[分:5(4,7)vs.9(7,12)]和APACHEⅡ评分[分:23(18,27)vs.28(23,35)]更差,且更多患者发生急性肾损伤(acute kidney injury,AKI)(61.8%vs.83.6%)及接受血管活性药物(10.3%vs.59.1%)和机械通气(19.1%vs.50.8%)治疗。结论eSOFA、SOFA和APACHEⅡ评分均能有效评估脓毒症患者的中短期预后,优化患者早期治疗策略,但eSOFA评分简便易计算,更适合应用于急诊科。
文摘BACKGROUND Sepsis is a severe medical condition that occurs when the body's immune system overreacts to an infection,leading to life-threatening organ dysfunction.The"Third international consensus definitions for sepsis and septic shock(Sepsis-3)"defines sepsis as an increase in sequential organ failure assessment score of 2 points or more,with a mortality rate above 10%.Sepsis is a leading cause of intensive care unit(ICU)admissions,and patients with underlying conditions such as cirrhosis have a higher risk of poor outcomes.Therefore,it is critical to recognize and manage sepsis promptly by administering fluids,vasopressors,steroids,and antibiotics,and identifying and treating the source of infection.AIM To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature on the management of sepsis in cirrhotic patients admitted to the ICU and compare the management of sepsis between cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic patients in the ICU.METHODS This study is a systematic literature review that followed the PRISMA statement's standardized search method.The search for relevant studies was conducted across multiple databases,including PubMed,Embase,Base,and Cochrane,using predefined search terms.One reviewer conducted the initial search,and the eligibility criteria were applied to the titles and abstracts of the retrieved articles.The selected articles were then evaluated based on the research objectives to ensure relevance to the study's aims.RESULTS The study findings indicate that cirrhotic patients are more susceptible to infections,resulting in higher mortality rates ranging from 18%to 60%.Early identification of the infection source followed by timely administration of antibiotics,vasopressors,and corticosteroids has been shown to improve patient outcomes.Procalcitonin is a useful biomarker for diagnosing infections in cirrhotic patients.Moreover,presepsin and resistin have been found to be reliable markers of bacterial infection in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis,with similar diagnostic performance compared to procalcitonin.CONCLUSION This review highlights the importance of early detection and management of infections in cirrhosis patients to reduce mortality.Therefore,early detection of infection using procalcitonin test and other biomarker as presepsin and resistin,associated with early management with antibiotics,fluids,vasopressors and low dose corticosteroids might reduce the mortality associated with sepsis in cirrhotic patients.
文摘目的 探讨中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值(neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio,NLR)联合序贯器官衰竭评分(sequential organ failure assessment,SOFA)对烧伤脓毒症患者预后的评估价值。方法 选择2021年1月~2022年4月在广州市红十字会医院烧伤科住院的烧伤脓毒症患者73例。根据患者28天的预后情况,分为存活组(52例)和死亡组(21例)。比较在入院时(T_(1))、脓毒症确诊时(T_(2))、脓毒症确诊后第3天(T_(3))3个时间点两组患者白细胞计数(white blood cell count,WBC)、降钙素原(procalcitonin,PCT)、NLR、SOFA评分和急性生理及慢性健康状况(Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation,APACHEⅡ)评分的差别。同时分析在脓毒症确诊时(T_(2))PCT、NLR、SOFA评分、NLR联合SOFA评分预测烧伤脓毒症患者死亡的受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)。结果 在T_(1)~T_(3) 3个时间点,WBC在存活组和死亡组间比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);在T_(2)和T_(3)时间点,PCT在两组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);在T_(1)~T_(3)时间点,NLR在两组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);在T_(2)和T_(3)时间点,SOFA评分在两组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);在T_(3)时间点,APACHEⅡ评分在两组间比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。在脓毒症确诊时(T_(3)),PCT预测烧伤脓毒症患者预后的ROC曲线下面积(AUC)为0.697(P=0.010),阈值为14.145(敏感度为72.0%,特异性为87.5%);NLR预测效能的AUC为0.761(P<0.001),阈值是11.465(敏感度为81.0%,特异性为75.5%);SOFA评分预测效能的AUC为0.715(P=0.004),阈值为10.500(敏感度为75.0%,特异性为78.1%);NLR与SOFA评分联合预测时,AUC为0.890(P<0.001),预测效果优于其中任何一项单独预测时的效能。结论 NLR和SOFA评分是烧伤脓毒症患者死亡的独立危险因素,两者联合预测烧伤脓毒症患者死亡风险时,其预测能力明显提高,为临床工作提供一定的指导。
