Approaching the unwell adult Flashcards

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What is the NEWS scoring system?

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What does it measure?

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Why do we use it in healthcare?

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What patients should we use it for?

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What do the observations mean and what are the normal limits?

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What do we look for when performing an A to E assessment?

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What might we expect to see in each section and how should we treat problems that arise at each section?

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