The majority of women undergoing cesarean delivery in the United States receive neuraxial
morphine, the most effective form of postoperative analgesia for this surgery. Current …

It is well documented that the respiratory rate is the least accurately recorded vital sign.
Despite nurses consistently confirming that they understand the physiological importance of …

This article discusses the evidence in relation to preventable deaths and a reported culture
of suboptimal care. It warns of the dangers of over-relying on track and trigger systems (TTS) …

Purpose Respiratory rate is a commonly used vital sign with various clinical applications. It
serves as a crucial marker of acute health issues and any significant alteration in respiratory …

Introduction Classic grounded theory (CGT) is a valuable method for nursing research, but
the application of CGT methodology in nursing studies has not been specifically …

Clinical surveillance provides essential data on changes in a patient's condition. The
common method for performing this surveillance is the assessment of vital signs. Despite the …

Background Systematic adoption of early warning systems in healthcare settings is
dependent on the optimal and reliable application by the user. Psychosocial issues and …

Given the recent COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a push in the medical community for
reliable, remote medical care. The ubiquity of smartphone devices has brought about much …

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled exponential growth in the adoption of remote delivery
of primary, specialty, and urgent health care services. One major challenge is the lack of …

Introduction Respiratory rate (RR) is a crucial vital sign in patient monitoring and is often the
best marker of the deterioration of a sick patient. It can be used to help diagnose numerous …