In intensive care units (ICUs), monitoring of patients’ physiologic parameters has significantly improved patient safety by alerting ICU staff through a visual or audible alarm [1] when a parameter deviates from the preset range (eg, apnea, sensor detachment).

The frequency and percentage were used to analyze the types of medical device alarms in ICUs, the alarm-setting status for patient monitors, the frequency of alarms, the rate of false alarms, and the causes of alarms.

Heart rate (HR) alarms are prevalent in ICU, and these parameters are configurable. Not much is known about nursing behavior associated with tailoring HR alarm parameters to individual patients to reduce clinical alarm fatigue.

Objectives: The purpose of this descriptive study was to investigate the current situation of clinical alarms in intensive care unit (ICU), nurses' recognition of and fatigue in relation to clinical alarms, and obstacles in alarm management.

Jun 18, 2024 · To develop and implement effective and sustainable solutions for alarm management in intensive care units (ICUs), an understanding of staff interactions with the patient monitoring system and alarm management practices is essential.

Jan 1, 2019 · In this chapter, we envision a data-driven product-service system for patient monitoring in the future critical care context.

2 days ago · Background Alarm fatigue is a critical issue in intensive care units, negatively impacting nurse well-being and patient safety. Understanding nurses’ experiences and management strategies is essential for developing effective interventions. Objective This study aims to elucidate the current practices of nurses in responding to alarms and their experiences with alarm fatigue. Methods We ...

The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the extent to which ICU nurses are affected by clinical alarms, as conditions such as alarm fatigue is critical, and it clearly affects the patient care outcomes.

Technical alarms were predominantly electrocardiogram lead disconnection (89%). The frequency of alarms per patient-bed day was highest in the acute cardiac unit (98 alarms) compared with the intensive care unit (67 alarms).

An ideal alarm should only detect immediate or threatening danger that requires prompt attention. The alarm design should adequately represent the underlying situation. The announcement of the alarm should be instantly perceptible in critical situations.