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ModerateEmergencyDeteriorating patient – NEWS2uk-plab-1

A 72-year-old man in hospital develops increasing breathlessness, confusion and hypotension over 2 hours. His NEWS2 has risen from 3 to 7. According to national early warning score guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate response?

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