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Acad Emerg Med November 2014 PMID 25377402

Evaluating the Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) system for admitted patients in the pediatric emergency department.

Delia L Gold, Leslie K Mihalov, Daniel M Cohen

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a general agreement on the usefulness of PEWS, with tone emphasizing its potential to improve patient outcomes, as shown in phrases like 'reliable tool' and 'early detection' that point to its significance. Some comments explore research details, demonstrating moderate engagement, while the overall tone indicates recognition of its practical impact without excessive enthusiasm.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s validity and significance, with some highlighting its positive findings on PEWS reliability.

InterestNeutral interest

Overall interest appears neutral, with some participants showing curiosity but not overwhelmingly engaged.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments often reference the methodology and implications, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The dialogues suggest recognition of the potential influence of PEWS on clinical practice, though some participants are cautiously optimistic.

Abstract in brief

  • This study evaluated how effective the Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) system is when used in the pediatric emergency department to predict which children might need ICU care or could experience clinical deterioration, focusing on its reliability and accuracy.
  • The research involved a 12-month observational study of over 12,000 patients aged 0-21 years, examining PEWS scores assigned by nurses at initial assessment and upon admission, and analyzing their ability to predict ICU admissions or later deterioration.
  • The findings revealed that PEWS scores were higher for patients who ended up in the ICU and that there was excellent consistency between nurses in assigning scores, suggesting PEWS could be a useful tool for early detection of serious cases in the emergency setting.]
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Professor Andrew Rowland OBE CF FRCPCH
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RT @alanmonaghan: Evaluating the Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) System for Admitted Patients in the Pediatric Emergency Department ht…

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Alan Monaghan
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Evaluating the Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) System for Admitted Patients in the Pediatric Emergency Department https://t.co/Cxvq5wqJbz

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