Question

A 58-year-old woman is hospitalised with sepsis secondary to community-acquired pneumonia. Her NEWS2 score is 7. After initial oxygen and intravenous fluids she remains hypotensive and tachycardic. According to NEWS2 escalation guidance, what level of clinical response is required?

Accepted Answer

Emergency assessment by a team with critical care competencies, with likely transfer to higher-dependency care

Answer

Ward-based nurse review within 4 hours

Answer

Review by a junior doctor at the next ward round

Answer

Urgent review by a ward doctor within 1 hour, but no critical care involvement

Answer

No further action is needed once initial fluids are given

Practice question

A 58-year-old woman is hospitalised with sepsis secondary to community-acquired pneumonia. Her NEWS2 score is 7. After initial oxygen and intravenous fluids she remains hypotensive and tachycardic. According to NEWS2 escalation guidance, what level of clinical response is required?