Table 9.
Comparison of ROC for ICU Admission
| NEWS vs CURB-65 | NEWS vs qSOFA | NEWS vs MEWS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Difference between areas | 0.122 | 0.11 | 0.054 |
| Stand Error | 0.0168 | 0.018 | 0.0138 |
| 95% CI | 0.0888–0.154 | 0.0743–0.145 | 0.0271–0.081 |
| z statistic | 7.257 | 6.085 | 3.929 |
| p value | p < 0.0001 | p < 0.0001 | p < 0.001 |
Abbreviations: ROC, receiver operating characteristic; ICU, intensive care unit; CI, confidence interval; CURB-65, confusion, urea, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and age ≥65years; qSOFA, quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment; MEWS, Modified Early Warning Score; NEWS, National Early Warning Score.