Table 2

Occurrence of observation sets with and without errors by observation sequence type

Without errors
n (%)
With errors
n (%)
Occurring as part of a stable series
 Within sequence where EWS values=07113(97.0)219(3.0)
 Within sequence where EWS values≥1800(72.2)308(27.8)
Occurring after the end of a stable series
 First observation after a sequence where EWS values=0315(44.7)389(55.3)
 First observation after a sequence where EWS values≥1215(72.1)83(27.9)
Other2424(66.6)1213(33.4)
Total10 867(83.1)2212(16.9)
  • EWS, early warning score.