Predictive value of vasoactive-inotropic score in sepsis prognosis

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2096-1537.2025.03.011

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The vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS) was developed to equivalently quantify the dosage of various vasoactive and inotropic agents, enabling a real-time, dynamic, direct, and objective assessment of disease severity, the intensity of pharmacological support, and hemodynamic status. In recent years, the VIS has been increasingly applied in clinical practice, particularly in the management of sepsis. This article reviews and synthesizes current evidence on the association between the VIS and the outcomes in sepsis, aiming to elucidate the prognostic value of the VIS. By consolidating this knowledge, this review seeks to assist clinicians in early identification of disease severity, prognostic stratification, and guidance of therapeutic strategies for sepsis patients.

Key words: Vasoactive-inotropic score, Sepsis, Prognosis

Shuya Hou, Wenxiong Li, Lifeng Huang. Predictive value of vasoactive-inotropic score in sepsis prognosis[J]. Chinese Journal of Critical Care & Intensive Care Medicine(Electronic Edition), 2025, 11(03): 288-293.

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