Category: Medical scores

Health risk scores are a tool to estimate the likelihood of future health events, and approximately 25-35% of the U.S. population falls into the 'moderate risk' category for chronic diseases. Understanding which score indicate moderate risk is crucial for proactively managing your health and making informed decisions with your healthcare provider.

Originally developed in the 1990s to quantify organ dysfunction, the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score is a vital tool in critical care. This guide will walk you through how to calculate SOFA measurements by assessing six key organ systems using clinical and laboratory data. Understanding this process is essential for medical professionals and valuable for informed patient care.