Interactive tool
Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS)
Add up the Modified Early Warning Score from five bedside vital signs to flag a patient who may be deteriorating. Higher scores mean earlier, closer monitoring and escalation — thresholds follow your facility's track-and-trigger policy.
Total score
A total ≥ 5 (or any single parameter scoring 3) is commonly associated with clinical deterioration and should trigger escalation. Thresholds vary by facility track-and-trigger policy.