Adult Sepsis & NEWS2 Risk Assessment Reference Card – NICE NG253

Stay prepared with this pocket-sized Suspected Sepsis & NEWS2 Risk Assessment Flashcard, updated in line with NICE NG253 (November 2025) guidance.

Designed as a quick-reference aid for students and healthcare professionals, the card summarises the NEWS2 risk categories used when assessing suspected or confirmed infection in people aged 16 and over in acute hospital settings. It clearly displays NEWS2 thresholds for high, moderate, low and very low risk, together with prompts for clinical review and factors that may indicate the need to raise the assessed risk level.

The reverse provides a quick-reference guide to common sources of infection and associated clinical features, including chest/pneumonia, urinary tract, intra-abdominal, skin/soft tissue and line/device infections.

A useful revision and clinical-reference aid for student paramedics, paramedics, ECAs, nurses, healthcare students and other clinical professionals.

Key Features:

• Updated with reference to NICE NG253 (November 2025)
• NEWS2 risk categories: high, moderate, low and very low risk
• Highlights when additional clinical concern may warrant a higher risk assessment
• Reminder for high-priority clinical review when any NEWS2 parameter scores 3
• Common sources of infection and associated clinical features
• Designed for people aged 16+ with suspected or confirmed infection in an acute hospital setting
• NG253 NEWS2 risk assessment shown does not apply to people who are pregnant or recently pregnant
• ISO-7810 sized pocket reference card
• Dimensions: 54 mm × 86 mm – approximately the size and thickness of a standard bank card
• 1.5 cm punched hole for attachment to a badge holder, reel or lanyard (lanyard not included)
• Made from 100% plastic with a protective overlay for enhanced durability

Ideal For:

• Student paramedics and paramedics
• ECAs and ambulance clinicians
• Student nurses and nurses
• Healthcare students
• Clinical professionals involved in recognising and assessing suspected sepsis
• Revision, placement and workplace reference

Important:
NEWS2 supports clinical assessment and should be interpreted alongside the patient's underlying physiology, comorbidities and clinical judgement. This card is a concise educational reference and does not reproduce the complete NICE NG253 guideline or replace local sepsis pathways, clinical assessment or professional judgement.

Disclaimer:
Every effort has been made to ensure the content of these flashcards is accurate and up to date at the time of publication. The information is provided for educational and quick-reference purposes only and is not a substitute for appropriate medical training, clinical assessment or professional judgement. Clinical guidelines, local protocols and organisational policies may vary and may be updated. Users should always refer to current NICE guidance and their organisation's current policies and procedures.

Copyright:
These flashcards are for personal use only. By purchasing these cards, you agree not to reproduce or post copies online, distribute the content to others, alter the images or text, or reproduce the cards for resale or other commercial use. Artwork and original card design © Star Resources.