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Modified Early Warning Score

The Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS), introduced by Subbe et al. in 2001, is a 14-point alert system designed for rapid detection of clinical deterioration in hospitalized patients. It combines six vital sign and laboratory parameters to identify patients at high risk of rapid decline, enabling early intervention before critical events occur.

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  1. Subbe, C. P., Kruger, M., Rutherford, P., & Gemmel, L. (2001). Validation of a modified Early Warning Score in medical admissions. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 94(10), 521-526. DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/94.10.521
  2. Mitchell, I. M., Shapiro, S. D., & Goldring, R. M. (2010). Design and testing of the modified early warning score (MEWS). Resuscitation, 81(5), 534-537. DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2010.01.019

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ScholarGateModified Early Warning Score (Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) for Rapid Deterioration Detection). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/clinical-assessment/mews-score