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Early warning score · MC-029

NEWS2

Detect and escalate acute physiological deterioration

In development — calculation unavailable

This catalogue entry is not an approved clinical calculator. Its formula, interpretation and licensing have not been signed off. Do not use it to guide patient care.

Intended population or setting
Adults in acute care; SpO2 scale 2 only for documented hypercapnic respiratory failure
Important cautions
Charts must not be modified and must be reproduced in colour; not a diagnosis
Specialities
Critical Care · Emergency Medicine · Internal Medicine · Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Medicine
Preferred source/version
RCP NEWS2
Review status
Draft · Official source and terms verified

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When released, this tool will support but not replace professional clinical judgement. Check current local guidance and the original source before use.