Variable (n = 173)
Age (years) 47.6 ± 16.4
Gender, male 100 (57.8%)
Vital sign
Systolic BP at ED triage (mmHg) 121 (110-138)
Diastolic BP at ED triage (mmHg) 75 (70-80)
Pulse at ED triage (bpm) 116 (92-128)
Respiratory rate at ED triage (bpm) 18 (18–21)
Temperature at ED triage (°C) 38.6 (38.3-39.9)
Oxygen saturation at ED triage (%) 94 (90-96)
Inflammatory biomarkers
PCT (ng/mL) 0.7 (0.5-2.5)
CRP (mg/L) 144 (91-245)
WBC (× 109/L) 15.0 (10.0-24.6)
Presence of comorbidity 71 (41.0%)
Source of infection (n= 54)
Respiratory system infection 25(46.3%)
Intra-abdominal infection 29(53.7%)