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Alarm fatigue: When nurses do not respond to alarms

The nursing standard of care involves correctly applying, programming and responding to critical alarms on medical equipment. A recent article by the Boston Globe highlights one of the dangers of high intensity nursing today – not responding to alarms. Alarms … Continue reading

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