Thursday 7 December 2017

pews

PEWS chart:
AVPU or MGCS must be recorded at each set of observations and forms part of the PEWS score.
Neurological Observations to be recorded every 30 minutes until MGCS is 15.  After this, the minimum frequency of observations is:
Half Hourly for 2 hours
Hourly for 4 hours
Continue 2 hourly until reviewed by a paediatrician and further instructions given

Any deterioration in MGCS requires observations to revert to half hourly and above to be followed from the start.  A Doctor MUST be informed.

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