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QJM · Jun 2017

Multicenter Study

Evaluation of the threshold value for the modified early warning score (MEWS) in medical septic patients: a secondary analysis of an Italian multicentric prospective cohort (SNOOPII study).

Due to aging and resources limitation, septic patients are often admitted to medical wards (MWs). Early warning deterioration is a relevant issue in this setting. Unfortunately, a suitable prognostic score has not been identified, yet. ⋯ Our findings do not seem to support the use of MEWS to predict the in-hospital mortality risk of sepsis in MWs.

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