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Table 4 Alarm characteristics for patients on wireless monitoring

From: Vital sign monitoring with continuous pulse oximetry and wireless clinical notification after surgery (the VIGILANCE pilot study)—a randomized controlled pilot trial

Alarm Characteristics

Decreased SpO2

n (%)

 Applied oxygen or increased FiO2

62 (50.4)

 Roused patient or encouraged deep breathing and coughing

29 (23.6)

 Called physician

3 (2.4)

Tachycardia

29 (23.6)

Total

123