PAWS Information

PAWS Alert Note Template

PAWS Alert triggered by score of:

Current examination:

Vitals: HR _ RR _ SpO2 _ BP _/_

General appearance: [ ] ill [ ]non-toxic  

Mental status: [ ] at baseline [ ] irritable [ ] depressed or confused

Respiratory: []easy [] work of breathing [] accessory muscle use [] grunting 

Cardiovascular: [] normal for age [] tachycardic  [] bradycardic 

Perfusion: [ ] normal [ ] mottled [ ] cap refill >3 seconds [ ] brisk cap refill

[ ] nebulizer use q15min [ ] persistent emesis following surgery

Assessment: 

[ ]Alert triggered by correct vital signs and current physical assessment

[ ] Alert  triggered by incorrect vital signs. No further action needed.

Action:

[ ] Score of 4: reassess vitals in 4 hours

[ ] Score of 5: reassess vitals in 2 hours

[ ] Score of 6: reassess vitals in 1 hours: RRT notification

[ ] Score of 7: reassess vitals in 30 mins: RRT notification

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