SfarGMSPS Score

(Glasgow Meningococcal Septicaemia Prognostic Score)

Variables (on admission)

Values

Points

Hypotension (SBP < 75 mmHg if below of 4 years of age, < 85 mmHg if older)

Skin / rectal temp. difference > 3°C

Base deficit (capillary sample) < 8 mmol/L

.

Coma score (Simpson & Reilly) < 8 at any time or deterioration of >=3 in an hour

.

Lack of meningism

.

Parental opinion that child's condition as become worse over the past hour

.

Widespread ecchymoses, or extending lesions on review

.

Score = Sum (points)
A score > 8 indicate a fatal outcome.

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