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National Early Warning Score (NEWS)

Determines the degree of illness of a patient and prompts critical care intervention.

The NEWS2 Score is endorsed by the NHS (UK) as an updated version of the original NEWS.

Respiratory Rate

Oxygen Saturations

Any Supplemental Oxygen

Temperature

Systolic Blood Pressure

Heart Rate

AVPU Score

Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive

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Management

Once the NEWS identifies a patient at risk of deterioration, the medical team will need to identify the cause and address it accordingly.

Critical Actions
  • This score can be used by any healthcare worker with proper training in how to use it and interpret the results.
  • It is meant to be used on a regular basis rather than once on admission.