AimsTo create a standardised Regional Paediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) chart for use in all paediatric departments to facilitate early recognition of a deteriorating child and enable early intervention. Following introduction, a regional monthly audit was planned to ensure correct utilisation, enable...
Background The aim of this study is to describe the adherence to the Bedside Pediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS) escalation protocol in children admitted to hospital wards in a large tertiary care children's hospital in Italy. Methods This is a retrospective observational chart review. ...
doi:10.1136/archdischild-2013-304107.013LL SinitskyA. ReeceArchives of Disease in ChildhoodSinitsky LL, Reece A. Effort of breathing is not an important parameter in a Paediatric Early Warning Scoring System. Arch Dis Child 2013;98:A6.