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Respiration Rate Alerts and Heart Rate Trend Monitoring Leading to Change in Medical Management
Posted on August 24, 2013
About the Patient:
A 77 year old female with history of diabetes, CHF and peripheral vascular disease, admitted due to CHF exacerbation, pneumonia, and gangrene of foot, calf and leg.
EarlySense Indication:
On the second day of the hospitalization, at 8 AM: High RR alert (32 Br/min) and increased HR.
Assessment:
Trends showed elevated HR.
Chart review revealed that medications had been on hold since previous shift.
Response:
Metoprolol and Furosemide were given.
Outcome:
The patient stabilized
Med-Surg Dep., MA, USA