Does qSOFA score predict ICU admission and outcomes in patients with obstructed infected ureteral stones?

CONCLUSION: A preoperative qSOFA score ≥ 2 was a significant predictor for postoperative ICU admission in patients undergoing ureteral stent placement for obstructive pyelonephritis. The qSOFA score can be used to determine which patients will require ICU admission.PMID:34657657

Source: Canadian Journal of Urology - October 18, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Phillip Stokes Mohamed Keheila Muhannad Alsyouf Zachary Gilbert Mohammad Hajiha Akin Amasyali Joshua Belle Jason Groegler D Duane Baldwin Source Type: research