Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS)
Score behavior, cardiovascular status, and respiration (0–3 each); sum 0–9 for a three-domain PEWS.
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How it works
PEWS aggregates bedside observations across three domains to flag early pediatric clinical deterioration.
Limits
Thresholds vary by institution and age group; this 0–9 core sum does not include optional domains some hospitals add.
Educational tool only—not for diagnosis or treatment decisions.