Comparative analysis of the information value of the pSOFA, Phoenix-4 and Phoenix-8 scores in sepsis in children
https://doi.org/10.24884/2078-5658-2026-23-3-56-61
Abstract
Introduction. In the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis in children, a comparative analysis of various tools for assessing the severity of organ dysfunction is extremely important.
The objective was to compare the discriminatory ability of the Phoenix-4, Phoenix-8 and pSOFA organ dysfunction severity scales in pediatric sepsis.
Materials and methods. The study design is retrospective, observational, single-center. The diagnosis of sepsis and shock was carried out on the basis of Russian recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis in children. 97 patients were examined. Septic shock was diagnosed in 26 (26.8%) patients, 19 (19.6%) children died. The endpoint of the study is 28-day mortality. The most common cause of sepsis was pneumonia, which was detected in 82 (84.5%) children. Statistical processing was performed using MedCalc® Statistical Software (www.medcalc.org).
Results. It was found that in children with sepsis, the informational value of the Phoenix-4, Phoenix-8 and pSOFA scales is comparable. In the presence of renal dysfunction in the structure of multiple organ failure, the risk of death increases significantly. Moderate discriminatory ability is inherent in the Phoenix Score Sepsis 8 and pSOFA scales; the information value of the PSS-8 system significantly exceeds the capabilities of the pSOFA scale (AUG ROC 0.676 versus 0.607; p < 0.05). Almost all children (21 of 23) with kidney dysfunction had clinical laboratory signs of shock.
Conclusion. The discriminatory ability of the Phoenix Score Sepsis 4 and Phoenix Score Sepsis 8 scales in pediatric sepsis has no significant differences, however, the Phoenix Score Sepsis 8 rating system has advantages over the Phoenix Score Sepsis 4 scale and pSOFA in assessing clinical outcomes septic shock.
About the Authors
P. I. Mironov
Bashkir State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mironov Petr I., Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Professor of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care with the course of the Institute of Additional Professional Education
3, Lenin str., Ufa, 450073
Yu. S. Aleksandrovich
Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandrovich Yuri S., Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Professor, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Vice-Rector for Postgraduate, Additional Professional Education and Regional Health Development, Head of the Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Pediatrics of the Faculty of Postgraduate and Additional Professional Education
2, Litovskaya str., Saint Petersburg, 194100
K. V. Pshenisnov
Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pshenisnov Konstantin V., Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Professor of Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Emergency Pediatrics of the Faculty of Postgraduate and Additional Professional Education
2, Litovskaya str., Saint Petersburg, 194100
R. N. Bogdanov
Children’s Regional Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Bogdanov Rustem N., Head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
98, Stepan Kuvykin str., Ufa, 450092
I. V. Aleksandrovich
North-Western State Medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandrovich Irina V., Cand. of Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neonatology
Saint Petersburg
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Mironov P.I., Aleksandrovich Yu.S., Pshenisnov K.V., Bogdanov R.N., Aleksandrovich I.V. Comparative analysis of the information value of the pSOFA, Phoenix-4 and Phoenix-8 scores in sepsis in children. Messenger of ANESTHESIOLOGY AND RESUSCITATION. 2026;23(3):56-61. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24884/2078-5658-2026-23-3-56-61
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