Table 2.
Sensitivity and Specificity of Different MEWS and eCART Cut-offs for Patients Suffering a Ward Cardiac Arrest Compared with Those Not Experiencing Any Event
| Model Cut-off | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) |
|---|---|---|
| MEWS | ||
| ≥2 | 67 (65–68) | 71 (71–71) |
| ≥3 | 39 (37–41) | 90 (90–90) |
| ≥4 | 20 (18–22) | 96 (96–96) |
| ≥5 | 8 (7–9) | 99 (99–99) |
| eCART score | ||
| ≥6 | 89 (88–91) | 52 (52–52) |
| ≥9 | 78 (76–79) | 73 (73–73) |
| ≥13 | 65 (63–67) | 85 (85–85) |
| ≥17 | 54 (52–56) | 90 (90–90) |
| ≥23 | 39 (37–41) | 94 (94–94) |
| ≥27 | 33 (31–35) | 96 (95–96) |
| ≥46 | 20 (18–21) | 98 (98–98) |
| ≥56 | 16 (14–17) | 99 (98–99) |
Definition of abbreviations: eCART = electronic Cardiac Arrest Risk Triage; MEWS = Modified Early Warning Score.