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  • Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency requiring prompt diagnosis.
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  • Existing guidelines recommend sepsis screening but lack specific tool recommendations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence on sepsis screening tools and triggers.
  • To identify currently utilized sepsis screening tools.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of these tools in adult populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review conducted from January 2019 to June 2024.
  • Included studies described sepsis screening tools for adult emergency department and inpatient settings.
  • Excluded studies focused on AI, machine learning, biomarkers, or biologics.

Main Results:

  • 26 studies were included from 300 screened articles.
  • Common tools included computerized clinical decision support systems, early warning systems (EWS), and novel tools.
  • National Early Warning Score (NEWS) versions 1 and 2 demonstrated superior evidence among EWS.
  • Limited evidence supported quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) alone.
  • Computerized systems showed varied accuracy and reporting standards.

Conclusions:

  • Current sepsis screening tools serve as adjuncts to clinical expertise.
  • No single tool is definitive for sepsis diagnosis.
  • Further research may be needed to establish standardized and effective screening protocols.