Comparison of an early warning score to single-triggering warning system for inpatient deterioration: An audit of 4089 medical emergency calls

Various studies have compared different track and trigger systems for their ability to identify patients at risk of deterioration,1 however, an optimal system is yet to emerge.2 The aim of this study was to compare a multi-parameter track and trigger system (Modified Early Warning Score [MEWS]), used in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT),3 with a single-parameter track and trigger system ( “Between the Flags” [BTF]) used in New South Wales (NSW)4 and assess their timeliness in detecting patient deterioration 24 hours prior to a Medical Emergency Team (MET) activation.
Source: Resuscitation - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research