continuous early warning score
enhancing patient monitoring with viQtor
Early Warning Scores (EWS) play a critical role in improving patient safety by providing a structured approach to detecting early signs of health deterioration. EWS is not a standalone tool but the result of comprehensive monitoring of vital signs, including pulse rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), and oxygen saturation (SpO2), among others. By supporting timely clinical decision-making, EWS helps healthcare teams intervene before a patient’s condition worsens.
However, traditional EWS systems rely on periodic spot checks and manual calculations, which can lead to delays and errors in identifying signs of deterioration. Typically, EWS is calculated once per 8-hour shift, with more frequent assessments in certain cases, such as when a patient returns from surgery. This intermittent approach increases the risk of missing early warning signs, limiting the ability to respond proactively
continuous early warning scores (cEWS) with viQtor
viQtor transforms patient monitoring by enabling continuous Early Warning Scores (cEWS), ensuring seamless and ongoing assessments of patient health. Unlike traditional methods, cEWS is calculated every 5 minutes using automated, continuous measurements from viQtor’s wearable biosensor. This real-time monitoring eliminates gaps in oversight, allowing healthcare providers to detect early warning signs and intervene proactively.
key features of cEWS with viQtor
- continuous, real-time monitoring
Measures HR, RR, and SpO2 consistently to compute accurate cEWS. - automated scoring
Eliminates manual calculations, reducing human error, saving time, and providing healthcare providers with up-to-date cEWS scores and trends that highlight physiological changes. - customizable thresholds
Tailor alerts to meet patient-specific or department-level needs, ensuring alerts are meaningful and actionable. - early intervention alerts
Identifies early signs of patient deterioration, enabling prompt action to prevent escalation. - minimizes patient disruptions
Eliminates the need for frequent wakeups during nighttime spot checks, enhancing patient comfort and recovery while maintaining safety.
benefits for healthcare stakeholders
- for clinical nurses
viQtor reduces the workload of manual checks, allowing nurses to focus more on direct patient care. The continuous data stream enhances confidence in decision-making, leading to improved patient outcomes. - for physicians
cEWS provides a comprehensive, real-time picture of a patient’s condition, aiding in early diagnosis, faster response time, and better-informed clinical decisions. - for innovation managers
Implementing cEWS can optimize resource allocation, reduce preventable ICU admissions, and support hospital-wide initiatives to enhance patient safety and care efficiency.