F-Actin is associated with a worsening qSOFA score and intensive care unit admission in emergency department patients at risk for sepsis

Conclusion(s): Increased levels of plasma F-actin measured in the ED were associated with incremental illness severity as measured by the qSOFA score and need for ICU admission. F-actin may have utility in risk stratification of undifferentiated patients in the ED presenting with signs and symptoms of sepsis.
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