Repeated vital sign measurements in the emergency department predict patient deterioration within 72 hours: a prospective observational study

Abstract Background More than one in five patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with (suspected) infection or sepsis deteriorate within 72 h from admission. Surprisingly little is known about vital signs in relation to deterioration, especially in the ED. The aim of our study was to d...

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Main Authors: Vincent M. Quinten, Matijs van Meurs, Tycho J. Olgers, Judith M. Vonk, Jack J. M. Ligtenberg, Jan C. ter Maaten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13049-018-0525-y