EWS (Early Warning Score)

The Early Warning Score (EWS) is a clinical tool used by healthcare professionals to quickly assess a patient’s condition by measuring vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, temperature, and oxygen levels. It helps identify patients who may be deteriorating so that prompt action can be taken. By standardizing this assessment, EWS allows a team to recognize early signs of serious illness or worsening health, ensuring timely interventions and improving patient outcomes. It’s a systematic way to monitor and respond to changes in a patient’s health status efficiently.