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Reducing alarm hazards: selection and implementation of alarm notification systems.

June 27, 2018

Gee T, Moorman BA. Patient Saf Qual Healthc. March/April 2011;8:14-17.

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Highlighting dangers presented by alarm fatigue, modification, and miscommunication, this article discusses strategies to reduce such incidents.

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