Why everyone should understand the parameters of the NEWS2 scale - a physios overview

The majority of hospitals in the Uk use the NEWS2 scale but do you understand why each of the parameters is important and what can they tell us about human physiology and pathophysiology?

More importantly, why it is essential physios and healthcare professionals should know about each component of the scale for more informed clinical decisions.

References/bibliography

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Gopinathannair, R., Sullivan, R.M. and Olshansky, B. (2008) “Slower heart rates for Healthy Hearts,” Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 1(5), pp. 321–323. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1161/circep.108.835264.

Hobohm, L. et al. (2020) “Definition of tachycardia for risk stratification of pulmonary embolism,” European Journal of Internal Medicine, 82, pp. 76–82. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2020.08.009.

Royal College of Physicians National Early Warning Score (NEWS) 2: Standardising the assessment of acute-illness severity in the NHS. Updated report of a working party London: RCP, 2017.

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