Meeting
Abstract Number: 96
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: The Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) is a physiological scoring system developed to identify patients in early stages of clinical deterioration and prevent delays in proper care. It consists of systolic blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature and level of consciousness. Higher MEWS are associated with greater mortality and need for intensive care. […]