Managing alarm fatigue in critical care nursing
Abstract
Marika Nemeckova ( marika2.nemeckova@northumbria.ac.uk ) , Alison Steven, Ian Joy and Linda Tinkler discuss alarm fatigue, the desensitisation of nurses and other clinical staff to alarm signals. It is a patient safety risk, a professional concern and a workforce issue to manage meaningfully, confidently and safely
Key Points
Objective
The research aims to address alarm fatigue among critical care nurses and its implications for patient safety.
Methods
- Discussion of alarm fatigue related to critical care nursing
- Analysis of its effects on clinical staff desensitization
- Examination of professional concerns regarding alarm management
Results
- Identified alarm fatigue as a significant patient safety risk
- Noted desensitization of nurses affects their response to alarms
- Emphasized the need for effective alarm management strategies