Individual research recommendation details

Recommendation ID

NG51/6

Question

In adults and young people (16 and over) with suspected sepsis in acute hospital settings, ambulance trusts and acute mental health facilities, what is the association between NEWS2 bands (0, 1 to 4, 5 to 6, 7 or above) and risk of severe illness or death? In adults and young people (16 and over) with suspected sepsis in acute hospital settings, ambulance trusts and acute mental health facilities, what is the association between the NEWS2 score of 3 in a single parameter and risk of severe illness or death?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

The NEWS2 has been introduced in 2017 and is widely used across the NHS pre-hospital and acute care settings. However, evidence on the NEWS2 was not found. It is important to investigate, over a 5- to 10‑year period, the success, safety and possible implications on people with suspected sepsis and clinical staff of using the NEWS2 to stratify the risk of severe illness or death from sepsis.

Lack of data to stratify risk of severe illness or death from sepsis and estimate possible risk of deterioration in people with a single parameter contributing 3 points to their NEWS2 score is also of great concern. Data relating to this is scarce and its interpretation contradictory.

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance

Suspected sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management

Number

NG51

Date issued

July 2016

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