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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Respiratory rate: the neglected vital sign |
Author: | Cretikos, M. Bellomo, R. Hillman, K. Chen, J. Finfer, S. Flabouris, A. |
Citation: | Medical Journal of Australia, 2008; 188(11):657-659 |
Publisher: | Australasian Med Publ Co Ltd |
Issue Date: | 2008 |
ISSN: | 0025-729X 1326-5377 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Michelle A. Cretikos, Rinaldo Bellomo, Ken Hillman, Jack Chen, Simon Finfer and Arthas Flabouris |
Abstract: | The level of documentation of vital signs in many hospitals is extremely poor, and respiratory rate, in particular, is often not recorded. There is substantial evidence that an abnormal respiratory rate is a predictor of potentially serious clinical events. Nurses and doctors need to be more aware of the importance of an abnormal respiratory rate as a marker of serious illness. Hospital systems that encourage appropriate responses to an elevated respiratory rate and other abnormal vital signs can be rapidly implemented. Such systems help to raise and sustain awareness of the importance of vital signs. |
Keywords: | Humans Oximetry Physical Examination Predictive Value of Tests Heart Rate Respiration Emergency Medical Services |
DOI: | 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb01825.x |
Published version: | http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/188_11_020608/cre11027_fm.html |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Medicine publications |
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