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Rapid Score as a Prognostic Factor for Patients with Empyema in a Tertiary Care Center - A Prospective Observational Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Empyema is a serious pleural infection with significant morbidity and mortality. The RAPID score is a validated tool for early risk stratification. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of the RAPID score in adult empyema patients in a tertiary care setting. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on 61 adult patients with confirmed empyema. RAPID scores were assigned at admission to stratify patients into low (0–2), medium (3–4), and high (5–7) risk groups. Clinical features, microbiological profile, radiological findings, need for surgery, hospital stay, and 3-month mortality were recorded and analysed. Results:Most patients were male (82%) and aged Conclusion: The RAPID score is a useful bedside tool for predicting short-term mortality in empyema, particularly in medium-risk patients, though it does not predict hospital stay or surgical need. Age was the strongest individual predictor of mortality.

Source: American journal of infectious diseases and microbiology

DOI: 10.12691/ajidm-13-3-2

Authors: Abishek Ravichandran, Saka Vinod Kumar, Manju R, Rakhi Biswas, Sharbari Basu

Institution: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413725507