Qawfashi, B. Y.Darraj, L. S.Haltani, A. M.Moaafa, S. Y.Alshahrani, K. A.Masmali, A. B.Aljohani, S. S.Alhujili, N. A.Alzahrani, B. S.Aloslub, R. F.2024-09-242024-09-242024-01Qawfashi B. Y., Darraj L. S., Haltani A. M., Moaafa S. Y., Alshahrani K. A., Masmali A. B., Aljohani S. S., Alhujili N. A., Alzahrani B. S., Aloslub R. F.. Assessment and early warning signs of deterioration in hospitalized patients. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. 2024 Jan; 11(1): 414-4182394-60322394-6040https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/227807Efficient assessment methods and early warning systems are crucial to prevent events like arrest, unexpected transfers to the intensive care unit (ICU) or even death. This in-depth review delves into the aspects of evaluating and handling early warning indicators of deterioration among patients admitted to hospitals. The primary emphasis lies in identifying any signs of decline by observing and tracking indicators, like heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, body temperature and oxygen saturation. Standardized assessments like the modified early warning score (MEWS) play a role in assessing the seriousness of a patient’s condition while rapid response teams (RRTs) provide interdisciplinary interventions. Personalized care plans, customized medication management and the inclusion of support highlight an approach. Continuously reevaluating patients and providing education for healthcare professionals underscores the nature of patient care. Despite advancements in technology that enable real time monitoring challenges such as alarm fatigue and the need for consistent staff training persist. This review concludes that a comprehensive strategy combining expertise standardized assessments and technological support is vital for managing early warning signs of deterioration to ultimately enhance patient outcomes in hospital environments.Early warning signsHospitalized patientsModified early warning scoreRapid response teamsPatient care managementAssessment and early warning signs of deterioration in hospitalized patientsJournal ArticleIndiaPrimary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Abu Arish, Saudi ArabiaPrimary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Abu Arish, Saudi ArabiaPrimary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Abu Arish, Saudi ArabiaPrimary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Abu Arish, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPrimary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Abu Arish, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Infection Control, King Fahad Hospital, Medina, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Infection Control, King Fahad Hospital, Medina, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Public Health, Al-Baha Primary Healthcare Centers, Albaha, Saudi ArabiaHome Care Department, Al Iman General Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia