SOFA Score Calculator
Sequential Organ Failure Assessment for ICU patients
SOFA Score Assessment
SOFA score trends over ICU stay are prognostically significant
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SOFA Score Results
Medical Disclaimer
This SOFA score calculator is for educational purposes only and should not replace clinical judgment. Organ failure assessment requires comprehensive clinical evaluation by qualified healthcare professionals. Always consult with intensivists and ICU specialists for proper patient management.
SOFA Score Interpretation
Sepsis Definition: SOFA ≥2 with suspected/confirmed infection
Clinical Applications
ICU mortality prediction and risk stratification
Sequential assessment of organ dysfunction
Sepsis diagnosis and monitoring tool
Research and clinical trial stratification
Early identification of deteriorating patients
Understanding the SOFA Score
What is SOFA?
The Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score was developed in 1994 to evaluate organ dysfunction in critically ill patients. Originally designed for sepsis assessment, it's now widely used for general ICU mortality prediction and organ failure monitoring.
Clinical Significance
- •An increase ≥2 points during first 48 hours indicates ≥50% mortality
- •Daily assessment provides prognostic information
- •Used in sepsis-3 definitions (SOFA ≥2 with infection)
- •Helps guide resource allocation and treatment decisions