🚨 Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS)
Detect clinical deterioration early with the Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS).
Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS)
Systolic BP
Heart rate
Respiratory rate
Temperature
AVPU
When to use
Aggregate routine vital signs into a track-and-trigger score.
How it works
Band-based points for systolic BP, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature and AVPU. ≥ 5 commonly triggers urgent review.
Key points
- A score ≥ 5, or any single parameter scoring 3, usually triggers escalation.
- NEWS2 is a widely adopted successor.
- Follow local track-and-trigger protocols.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.