Early warning scores: a stitch in time saves nine!

Autor: Atkinson, J., Middleton, L., Subbe, C., Fligelstone, L.
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Zdroj: British Journal of Surgery; May2004 Supplement 1, Vol. 91, p129-130, 2p
Abstrakt: Examines the use of Early Warning Scores (EWS) for general surgical wards by researchers from Swansea, Wales. Assessment whether EWS introduction to general surgical wards could reduce delays in sick patient assessment; Role of EWS on the prevention of unnecessary cardiac arrests; Facilitation of intensive care admission through early identification of patients at risk of catastrophic deterioration.
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