Rethinking Patient Surveillance on Hospital Wards
Frédèric Michard, Cor J. Kalkman
Abstract
Continuous and mobile monitoring of vital signs may soon become a reality on hospital wards. By enabling the early detection of clinical deterioration, it may improve quality of care and patient safety.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMedical emergencyVital signsPatient safetyIntensive care medicineEmergency medicineHealth careSurgeryEconomic growthEconomicsHealthcare Technology and Patient MonitoringNon-Invasive Vital Sign MonitoringQuality and Safety in Healthcare