New early warning system for sick children launching in England's A&Es

• The system uses a vital signs scoring to assess child health.
• It is being introduced in A&E departments across England.
• The initiative aims to help staff identify children who are deteriorating quickly.
• The system is described as the world's largest for spotting dangerously deteriorating children.
• NHS leaders have announced the launch of the national paediatric early warning system (PEWS).