Responses to various domains relevant to PEWS use
| Domain | Variation | Comments |
| Type of scoring system | 54/81 (67%) reported using an aggregate score | Certain parameters are scored, typically 0–3, and these are added up for a total score |
| Age bandings | 64 different age bandings reported by 101 organisations | The most common combination of age bandings, in use by 18 trusts, was: 0–11 months, 1–4 years, 5–12 years and 13–18 years |
| Chart format | 93/124 (75.0%) using paper, 31 (25%) using a partial or complete digital format | 29 of those using paper indicated that they planned to switch over to an electronic format within 12 months |
PEWS, paediatric early warning systems.