Table II.
Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS).
MEWS | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | <70 | 71–80 | 81–100 | 101–199 | ≥200 | ||
Heart rate (bpm) | <40 | 41–50 | 51–100 | 101–110 | 111–129 | ≥130 | |
Respiratory rate (bpm) | <9 | 9–14 | 15–20 | 21–29 | ≥30 | ||
Temperature (°C) | <35 | 35–38.4 | ≥38.5 | ||||
AVPU score | Alert | Reacting to Voice | Reacting to Pain | Unres-ponsive |
With permission from Subbe et al. 200113.