Paediatrics B
Paediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS)
Structured observation-based scoring system to identify children at risk of clinical deterioration. Scores behaviour, cardiovascular, and respiratory domains. Triggers escalation based on total score.
References
- Monaghan A. Detecting and managing deterioration in children. Paediatr Nurs. 2005;17(1):32-35.
- Tucker KM, et al. Paediatric Early Warning Score: predictive accuracy in clinical practice. J Adv Nurs. 2009;65(8):1601-1611.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Melatonin · Melatonin Receptor Agonist
- Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1) · Vitamin K (clotting factor cofactor)
- Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1) · Vitamin K (Coagulation Factor Synthesis)
- Ibuprofen (Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Pain) · NSAID — Non-selective COX Inhibitor
- Vitamin K (Phytomenadione) · Vitamin / Haemostatic
- Chloral Hydrate · Sedative (Procedural)
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.