A 68-year-old man is found collapsed at home. On arrival his airway is patent, breathing is normal and pulse is 120 beats/min but his NEWS2 score is 6...

Question

A 68-year-old man is found collapsed at home. On arrival his airway is patent, breathing is normal and pulse is 120 beats/min but his NEWS2 score is 6 based on tachycardia, hypotension and new confusion. According to NEWS2 guidance, what is the appropriate level of response?

Accepted Answer

Urgent clinical review within about 1 hour by a clinician competent in acute care and consideration of higher-level care

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Continue routine 4–6 hourly observations with no escalation

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Repeat observations in 12 hours

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Immediate cardiac arrest call only if NEWS2 ≥9

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Discharge home if blood tests are normal

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Deteriorating patient – NEWS2

A 68-year-old man is found collapsed at home. On arrival his airway is patent, breathing is normal and pulse is 120 beats/min but his NEWS2 score is 6 based on tachycardia, hypotension and new confusion. According to NEWS2 guidance, what is the appropriate level of response?