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Published on: January 29, 2011
Guest Editorial - Bad NEWS: standing still is risky for patients admitted to hospital (even with normal vital signs)
1DM, FRCP, School of Medical Sciences, Bangor University Brigantia Building, Penrallt Rd, Bangor LL57 2AS, UK.
Abstract:
Acute Physicians care for acutely unwell patients. Recognising and prioritising those at greatest risk of death is therefore at the heart of our specialty. The risk of catastrophic deterioration in the Acute Medical Unit is usually quantified through the measurement of vital signs. These are being summarised into the National Early Warning Score or similar instruments. Those with higher Early Warning Scores are usually prioritised by clinicians in and out of hospital and being seen before those with lower grades of abnormalities and preferably assessed by a more senior clinician.
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