Table 1.
Early warning score with physiological parameters and corresponding weighted score and normal range used in theCapital Region of Denmark
| Vital sign | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Rate pr min | <9 | 9–11 | 12–20 | 21–24 | >24 | ||
| Oxygen saturation | <92% | 92–93% | 94–95% | >95% | |||
| Supplemental oxygen | YES | No | |||||
| Temperature degrees centigrade | <35.1 | 35.1–36.0 | 36.1–38.0 | 38.1–39.0 | >39 | ||
| Systolic blood pressure mmHg | <91 | 91–100 | 101–110 | 111–219 | >219 | ||
| Heart rate pr min | <41 | 41–50 | 51–90 | 91–110 | 111–130 | >130 | |
| Level of consciousness | A | V, P, U |
AVPU = alert, verbal response, responsive to pain, unresponsive