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SIRS Criteria Calculator

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome

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Clinical use

Use this calculator for systemic inflammatory response syndrome in theemergency medicine workflow. It is decision support and should be interpreted with the patient context, local protocols, and clinician judgment.

Interpretation

≥2 criteria = SIRS. SIRS + suspected infection = sepsis (legacy definition). Sepsis-3 (2016) now uses SOFA/qSOFA. SIRS remains useful for early inflammatory response detection.

Required inputs

  • Temperature
  • Heart Rate
  • Respiratory Rate
  • Wbc

Optional: Paco 2, Band Forms, Suspected Infection

Evidence and limitations

This page cites 1 published reference. Confirm units and inclusion criteria before applying the output; calculators do not replace assessment, escalation, or local policy.

References

  • Bone RC et al. Chest 1992;101:1644-1655

Frequently asked questions

What is the SIRS Criteria?

SIRS Criteria is a clinical calculator used for Systemic inflammatory response syndrome.

How do I interpret the SIRS Criteria?

≥2 criteria = SIRS. SIRS + suspected infection = sepsis (legacy definition). Sepsis-3 (2016) now uses SOFA/qSOFA. SIRS remains useful for early inflammatory response detection.

What inputs are required for the SIRS Criteria?

Required inputs include Temperature, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Wbc. Optional inputs include Paco 2, Band Forms, Suspected Infection.

What is the evidence behind the SIRS Criteria?

The SIRS Criteria page cites Bone RC et al. Chest 1992;101:1644-1655.

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