Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS)
Brighton PEWS predicts clinical deterioration in hospitalised children. Standardised triage tool used on paediatric wards, emergency departments and PICUs.
PEWS Total
0
Stable
Recommended Action
Routine ward observation. Reassess every 4 hours.
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DoctorScribe plots PEWS trend on the bedside chart and pages the on-call consultant the moment score crosses 4 — no more silent deteriorations on weekend nights.
Clinical Disclaimer: PEWS is a screening tool. A score of 0-2 does not exclude serious illness — clinical judgement always overrides the score. Trends are more important than single values. Localise normal HR/RR ranges to standard age bands. Always verify against your local prescribing reference and apply clinical judgment.
Auto-PEWS at every nursing round
DoctorScribe auto-computes PEWS from vital signs entered by ward nurses, escalates to the paediatrician's phone when score ≥ 4, and logs the entire response chain — ideal for accredited PICUs.
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