Table 4

Sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value (NPV) and positive predictive value (PPV) at NEWS thresholds of 5 and 7

Low-risk group
(cut-off less than 5 for NEWS)
Low and moderate risk group combined
(cut-off less than 7 for NEWS)
SensitivitySpecificityNPVSensitivitySpecificityPPV
NEWS2All COPD0.850.400.970.680.640.15
NEWS20.900.300.970.710.550.13
NEWS0.890.270.960.640.550.12
DECAF0.930.520.990.730.800.25