Comparative prognostic evaluation of SOFA and PSS scores in pediatric septic shock: A retrospective study

Key Points

• The central aim is to assess the effectiveness of SOFA and PSS scores in predicting mortality in pediatric septic shock.
• Conducted a retrospective analysis of pediatric septic shock cases
• Compared the prognostic abilities of SOFA and PSS scores
• Evaluated performance across different age ranges and disease categories
• SOFA score showed superior overall performance in predicting mortality
• PSS score had advantages in specific age groups and conditions
• Combining both scores may enhance clinical decision-making