Table 2.
Comparison of scores among mild pneumonia and severe pneumonia groups.
| Total (n = 199) | Mild Pneumonia (n = 76) | Severe pneumonia (n = 123) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| qSOFA | 0 (0–1) | 0 (0–0) | 0 (0–1) | <0.001 |
| qSOFA ≥ 2 | 1 (1.3) | 21 (17.1) | <0.001 | |
| qSOFA + PCT | 1 (1–2) | 1 (0–1) | 2 (1–2) | <0.001 |
| NEWS | 4.31 ± 2.95 | 3.26 ± 2.39 | 4.95 ± 3.09 | <0.001 |
| NEWS + L | 6.2 ± 3.44 | 4.94 ± 2.48 | 6.97 ± 3.71 | <0.001 |
qSOFA: Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment; PCT: Procalcitonin; qSOFA + PCT: Combination of Procalcitonin and qSOFA; NEWS: National Early Warning Score; NEWS + L: Combination of NEWS and Lactate.