This information applies to the NEWS2 Calc app for mobile devices, together with any related services operated by Mike Burgherr. **Clinical Disclaimer** This app is a calculation aid only. It does not replace clinical judgement, local protocols or medical direction. Always assess the whole patient — a low score does not rule out serious illness. Always compare results to the provided original charts. **Original NEWS2 Charts** | Charts PNG | Charts PDF | | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------ | | [[news2-chart-1.png\|Chart 1]] | [[news2-chart-1.pdf\|Chart 1]] | | [[news2-chart-2.png\|Chart 2]] | [[news2-chart-2.pdf\|Chart 2]] | | [[news2-chart-3.png\|Chart 3]] | [[news2-chart-3.pdf\|Chart 3]] | | [[news2-chart-4.png\|Chart 4]] | [[news2-chart-4.pdf\|Chart 4]] | **Intended Use** NEWS2 is validated for adults aged 16 and over. It is not validated for children or during pregnancy. Sp02 Scale 2 must only be used for patients with confirmed hypercapnic respiratory failure and a prescribed oxygen saturation target of 88-92%. **Source** Reproduced from: Royal College of Physicians. *National Early Warning Score (NEWS) 2: Standardising the assessment of acute-illness severity in the NHS.* Updated report of a working party. London: RCP, 2017. **Privacy** This app collects no data. All entries stay on your device and are never stored or transmitted. [[Privacy|Privacy Policy]]