Question

A 68-year-old man on a medical ward has observations: respiratory rate 30, oxygen saturations 90 percent on air, systolic BP 88 mmHg, pulse 120 beats per minute, temperature 38.3°C, new confusion. NEWS2 score is 9. What level of response is recommended according to NEWS2?

Accepted Answer

Urgent clinical review by a competent practitioner, including critical care outreach or equivalent and consideration of ICU admission

Answer

Routine observation with review in 12 hours

Answer

Increase observation frequency only

Answer

No action; NEWS2 is used only in the community

Answer

Telephone review by GP in the morning

Practice question

A 68-year-old man on a medical ward has observations: respiratory rate 30, oxygen saturations 90 percent on air, systolic BP 88 mmHg, pulse 120 beats per minute, temperature 38.3°C, new confusion. NEWS2 score is 9. What level of response is recommended according to NEWS2?