Abstract : Morgan, Williams, and Wright from the United Kingdom pioneered the development and publication of the Early Warning Score (EWS). This scoring system focuses on five vital physiological parameters: heart rate, systolic blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature, and conscious level. each parameter is assigned a range of cut points or scores with corresponding color-banded trigger points. The primary purpose of the EWS is not to predict outcomes but to identify early signs of deterioration, functioning as a track-and-trigger system (TTS). For instance, a respiration rate cut point range exceeding 25/min serves as an alerting point with a score of 2, indicating the need for intervention escalation [1].
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Cite : K, A., & Singh, J. (2024). Effect Of Training On Modified Early Warning Score (Mews) To In-House Doctors At Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru (1st ed., pp. 43-47). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/978-8197040863.2024.eb.ch-10
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