MEOWS
Modified Early Obstetric Warning Score
Clinician mode
Low risk
0
Normal
All parameters normal
- One RED or two AMBER → call obstetric registrar & anaesthetist.
- Persistent tachycardia postnatal → think PPH, sepsis, VTE.
Reference range
RED zones: RR <10 or >30 · SBP <90 or >160 · HR <40 or >120 · Temp <35 or ≥38 · SpO₂ <95 · Any AVPU not A
Common pitfalls
- Do not delay escalation waiting for a full set of obs.
- Trend matters more than a single reading.