Letter to Editor

Commentary on Prognostic Scoring Systems for Septic Patients in the Emergency Department

Volume: 7 Number: 2 July 21, 2025
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Commentary on Prognostic Scoring Systems for Septic Patients in the Emergency Department

Abstract

Objective: This letter aims to contribute to the original study by discussing the strengths and limitations of the MEDS score in septic patients. Materials and Methods: Findings from the article titled “Comparison of MEWS, qSOFA, and MEDS Scores in Predicting the Prognosis of Septic Patients in the Emergency Department” were reviewed in light of the literature. Results: The MEDS score shows high sensitivity but may be difficult to apply in emergency settings due to its complexity. Increasing the score for lower respiratory tract infection is a noteworthy suggestion. Statistical comparison using the DeLong test may strengthen conclusions. Conclusion: The MEDS score appears promising for early risk assessment in sepsis. However, its simplification and clinical validation through future studies are recommended.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Emergency Medicine

Journal Section

Letter to Editor

Early Pub Date

July 18, 2025

Publication Date

July 21, 2025

Submission Date

June 4, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 7, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Kahveci, U. (2025). Commentary on Prognostic Scoring Systems for Septic Patients in the Emergency Department. Phoenix Medical Journal, 7(2), 91-90. https://doi.org/10.38175/phnx.1713482
AMA
1.Kahveci U. Commentary on Prognostic Scoring Systems for Septic Patients in the Emergency Department. Phnx Med J. 2025;7(2):91-90. doi:10.38175/phnx.1713482
Chicago
Kahveci, Uğur. 2025. “Commentary on Prognostic Scoring Systems for Septic Patients in the Emergency Department”. Phoenix Medical Journal 7 (2): 91-90. https://doi.org/10.38175/phnx.1713482.
EndNote
Kahveci U (July 1, 2025) Commentary on Prognostic Scoring Systems for Septic Patients in the Emergency Department. Phoenix Medical Journal 7 2 91–90.
IEEE
[1]U. Kahveci, “Commentary on Prognostic Scoring Systems for Septic Patients in the Emergency Department”, Phnx Med J., vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 91–90, July 2025, doi: 10.38175/phnx.1713482.
ISNAD
Kahveci, Uğur. “Commentary on Prognostic Scoring Systems for Septic Patients in the Emergency Department”. Phoenix Medical Journal 7/2 (July 1, 2025): 91-90. https://doi.org/10.38175/phnx.1713482.
JAMA
1.Kahveci U. Commentary on Prognostic Scoring Systems for Septic Patients in the Emergency Department. Phnx Med J. 2025;7:91–90.
MLA
Kahveci, Uğur. “Commentary on Prognostic Scoring Systems for Septic Patients in the Emergency Department”. Phoenix Medical Journal, vol. 7, no. 2, July 2025, pp. 91-90, doi:10.38175/phnx.1713482.
Vancouver
1.Uğur Kahveci. Commentary on Prognostic Scoring Systems for Septic Patients in the Emergency Department. Phnx Med J. 2025 Jul. 1;7(2):91-0. doi:10.38175/phnx.1713482

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