Respiratory Rate: The Forgotten Vital Sign.

Autor: BUTLER, JONATHAN, MUTH, MICHAEL
Zdroj: RT: The Journal for Respiratory Care Practitioners; Aug/Sep2023, Vol. 36 Issue 5, p18-21, 3p
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the importance of monitoring the respiratory rate (RR) as a vital sign in patient care. It highlights how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) invested in improving patient documentation and outcomes, particularly through electronic medical records (EMRs). It emphasizes that RR is a quick identifier of patient deterioration, underscoring the need for accurate documentation and its role in improving patient outcomes and treatment plans.
Databáze: Complementary Index