But the frequency of monitoring is also a result of habit and culture.
There is no evidence-based standard dictating how frequently patients need to be monitored.
to determine which stable patients can safely avoid overnight vital sign checks.
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Zanos says the AI tool was designed to be extremely accurateas their results seem to show.
Out of 10,000 cases, the algorithm only misclassified two patient-nights.
Through the night shifts, we’re constantly checking peoples vital signs.
Are they going to need another CAT scan or imaging study?
Do they need more blood tests?
Vital signs also give us an idea if a patient is improving or worsening.
People who are ill and hospitalized are already dealing with difficulties sleeping," Walsh tells Verywell.
Many hospitals have dimmed hallway lights or encouraged nurses and other staff to maintain a quieter environment.
And there have been attempts to shift some diagnostic testing to the daytime period," he says.
“But avoiding vital signs altogether has not been tried in a systematic manner.
A 2018 study found nurses spend between 19 and 35% of their time documenting vital signs.
It seems to be where were headed; AI is supposed to help us.
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