Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) Implementation in the PACU

The Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) is an established pediatric tool used to identify and trend pediatric patients at risk for clinical deterioration prior to adverse events occurring. This tool provides an objective score and corresponding action plan based on a patient ’s vital signs and current assessment.

Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - July 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Lauren Boston, Leigh Ann Chadwell, Kate Copeland, Carrie Menser, Barbara Shultz Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research