Table 1 Clinical rules
Clinical rule | Included vital signs | Possible values | Normal score | Abnormal score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
qSOFA | Respiratory rate Level of consciousness Systolic blood pressure | 0–3 points | 0–1 points | ≥ 2 points |
SIRS | Temperature Heart rate Respiratory rate White blood cell count | 0–4 points | 0–1 points | ≥ 2 points |
MEWS | Systolic blood pressure Heart rate Respiratory rate Temperature Level of consciousness | 0–14 points | 0–3 points | ≥ 4 points |
NEWS | Respiratory rate Oxygen saturation Supplemental oxygen Temperature Systolic blood pressure Heart rate Level of consciousness | 0–20 points | 0–4 points | ≥ 5 points |