The accuracy and feasibility of respiratory rate measurements in acutely ill adult patients by GPs: a mixed-methods study

The accuracy and feasibility of respiratory rate measurements in acutely ill adult patients by GPs: a mixed-methods study

Background: Tachypnoea in acutely ill patients can be an early sign of a life-threatening condition such as sepsis. Routine measurement of the respiratory rate by GPs might improve the recognition of sepsis. Aim: To assess the accuracy and feasibility of respiratory rate measurements by GPs. Design...

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Main Authors: Feike J Loots, Irma Dekker, Ruo Chen Wang, Arthur RH van Zanten, Rogier M Hopstaken, Theo JM Verheij, Paul Giesen, Marleen Smits
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2022-12-01
Series:BJGP Open
Subjects:
respiratory rate
general practice
primary health care
after-hours care
sepsis
Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/6/4/BJGPO.2022.0029

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