Reflections on the implementation of screening for distress (sixth vital sign) in Canada: key lessons learned
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4278-y
Abstract: BackgroundAccreditation bodies in the USA, the UK, and Europe have mandated that jurisdictions regularly screen patients for distress. While these requirements have been in place for some time, recent reports suggest that facilities still struggle… read more here.
Keywords: screening distress; sixth vital; distress sixth; vital sign ... See more keywords
Perfusion Index Used as a Sixth Vital Sign in Preterm Infants Leads to Earlier Diagnosis of Shock, Better Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.141.1_meetingabstract.548
Abstract: Purpose Early recognition of shock improves neurologic outcomes and survival in prematurity. Perfusion index [PI] trend displayed on pulse oxymeter signal, initially detected with signal extraction technology (SET) is a reliable noninvasive indicator of perfusion,… read more here.
Keywords: perfusion index; sixth vital; used sixth; index used ... See more keywords