Pews&mews

This document provides information on the Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and Modified Early Warning Sign (MEWS) systems. PEWS is used to recognize when a pediatric patient is deteriorating in the ward and ensure immediate medical attention to prevent further issues. It involves scoring patients on factors like behavior, cardiovascular status, and respiratory status on a scale of 0-3. A score of 3 or above triggers notifying a doctor. MEWS is a similar adult early warning system that scores patients on vital signs and symptoms to determine their condition and need for escalated care.