Internal Medicine
Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS)
Identifies hospitalized patients at risk for clinical deterioration.
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Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) Result
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Formula
Sum of points from Respiratory Rate, Heart Rate, Systolic BP, Temperature, and AVPU status.Clinical Pearls
Widely implemented in hospitals globally as an early track-and-trigger system to rescue deteriorating patients before cardiac arrest occurs.
Limitations
Less validated in highly specialized populations (e.g., pediatrics, obstetrics). Replaced in some UK systems by NEWS or NEWS2.