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[[File:MEWS.svg|thumb| | [[File:MEWS.svg|thumb|500px|right|'''Figure 2.''' An example of a MEWS<cite>IHI</cite>.]] | ||
The best way to prevent sudden death is to early detect deterioration of a patient and to act on early warning signs. An early warning score (Figure 2) helps to create consensus among care providers about the sickness of a patient. If the summed score is ≥ 3 a doctor should be notified. The notified doctor should assess the patient within 30 minutes and discuss a treatment plan. If the patient does not improve within 60 minutes a reassessment should follow with possible inclusion of an urgent care team or intensive care specialist. | The best way to prevent sudden death is to early detect deterioration of a patient and to act on early warning signs. An early warning score (Figure 2) helps to create consensus among care providers about the sickness of a patient. If the summed score is ≥ 3 a doctor should be notified. The notified doctor should assess the patient within 30 minutes and discuss a treatment plan. If the patient does not improve within 60 minutes a reassessment should follow with possible inclusion of an urgent care team or intensive care specialist. | ||