Continuous monitoring for early detection of deterioration on general care units.

Magnolia Cardona-Morrell, Eyal Zimlichman, Andreas Taenzer

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Abstract

This chapter reviews some of the common suggestions for adoption of higher monitoring frequency in CGUs; characteristics of recent continuous monitoring technology and systems; their potential advantages and disadvantages; emerging evidence for effectiveness and cost benefit; and likely impact on patient safety.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTextbook of Rapid Response Systems:
Subtitle of host publication Concept and implementation.
EditorsM.A DeVita, K Hillman, R Bellomo, M Odell, D A. Jones, B.D. Winters, G.K. Lighthall
Place of PublicationSwitzerland
PublisherSpringer
Chapter26
Pages277-287
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-39391-9
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-39389-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017
Externally publishedYes

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