NEWS2 Score — National Early Warning Score 2

Calculate the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) using respiratory rate, SpO2, supplemental oxygen, systolic BP, pulse rate, consciousness, and temperature to detect clinical deterioration in hospital patients.

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How It Works

Calculate the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) using respiratory rate, SpO2, supplemental oxygen, systolic BP, pulse rate, consciousness, and temperature to detect clinical deterioration in hospital patients

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Respiratory rate — The respiratory rate recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • SpO2 — The spo2 recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Supplemental oxygen — The supplemental oxygen recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Systolic BP — The systolic bp recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Pulse rate — The pulse rate recorded for the scenario being assessed.
  • Consciousness — The consciousness recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the news2 score result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the respiratory rate, SpO2, supplemental oxygen, systolic BP, pulse rate, consciousness for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) using respiratory rate, SpO2, supplemental oxygen, systolic BP, pulse rate, consciousness, and temperature to detect clinical deterioration in hospital patients. Use the news2 score result to inform your calculation.

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