Indicators used in conjunction with the National Early Warning Score 2
| Indicators | Clinical use |
|---|---|
| Oxygen requirements | Respiratory failure |
| Capillary blood glucose and ketones | Diabetes or acute hyperglycaemia |
| Nurse worry or concern | Bed-side assessment |
| Patient or family worry or concern | Change in patient's condition |
| Fluid balance | Hydration and fluid status |
| Blood results eg creatinine or lactate | Acute kidney injury 2 or above, or sepsis/hypoperfusion |
| Pain | Acute onset or worsening of pain |
| Acute limb weakness | Stroke, expected stroke or spinal pathology |
| Neurological observations | Acute neurological presentation |