Table 1.
Corrected MEWS Scoring Criteria
| Parameter | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point | 0 Points | Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Rate (/min) | ≥30 | 21–29 | 15–20 | 9–14 | 0–3 |
| Heart Rate (/min) | ≥130 | 111–129 | 101–110 | 51–100 | 0–3 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | ≤70 | 71–80 | 81–100 | >100 | 0–3 |
| Temperature (°C) | ≤35.0 or ≥39.0 | 38.0–38.9 | 36.0–37.9 | 35.1–35.9 | 0–3 |
| Consciousness (AVPU) | Unresponsive | Response to Pain | Response to Voice | Alert | 0–3 |
| Oxygen Saturation (%) | ≤90 | 91–93 | 94–95 | ≥96 | 0–3 |
| Age (years) | ≥75 | 65–74 | 55–64 | <55 | 0–3 |