MEWS (Modified Early Warning Score)
Calculate MEWS (Modified Early Warning Score) instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
MEWS (Modified Early Warning Score)
Systolic BPmmHg
Heart ratebpm
Respiratory rate/min
Body temperature°C
AVPU: 0 alert, 1 responds to voice, 2 to pain, 3 unresponsive
MEWS, points
5
Risk
High — urgent physician review
More about: MEWS (Modified Early Warning Score)
What it calculates
The “MEWS (Modified Early Warning Score)” calculator computes MEWS, points from 5 parameters: systolic bp (mmHg), heart rate (bpm), respiratory rate (/min), body temperature (°C), avpu: 0 alert, 1 responds to voice, 2 to pain, 3 unresponsive.
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Example calculation
With parameters Systolic BP = 95 mmHg, Heart rate = 115 bpm, Respiratory rate = 22 /min, Body temperature = 37 °C, AVPU: 0 alert, 1 responds to voice, 2 to pain, 3 unresponsive = 0 the result is 5 (≥5 points is linked to higher mortality and ICU admission).
How to use
- Enter systolic bp, heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature and avpu: 0 alert, 1 responds to voice, 2 to pain, 3 unresponsive — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- MEWS, points is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
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FAQ
How is MEWS (Modified Early Warning Score) calculated?
The MEWS (Modified Early Warning Score) calculator computes MEWS, points from systolic bp, heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, avpu: 0 alert, 1 responds to voice, 2 to pain, 3 unresponsive. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the MEWS (Modified Early Warning Score) calculator free?
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