Figure 1

Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS)

> 101.30 95.10 –101.20

< 95.00Temperature(F)

>200101 - 19981 - 10071 - 80< 70Systolic Blood Pressure(mmHg)

> 130111 - 129101 - 11051 - 10041 - 50< 40Heart Rate(Beats/min)

> 3021 - 2915 - 209 - 14< 8Respiratory Rate (breaths/min)

Unrespon-sive

Respond to pain

Drowsy/ Respond to voice or newly confused

AlertConfused or

agitated

Central Nervous System (CNS)-

Level of Consciousness

3210123Score

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