Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) for Clinical Deterioration
Determines the degree of illness of a patient.
Different institutions and regions may use different modifications of the MEWS. Verify that your institution uses the same points assignments listed here.
Management
Once the MEWS 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.