The screens near the bed show the heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen level, and breathing. The numbers and waves change constantly, that is normal.
Alarms and beeps are mostly routine. The machines are set to alert the staff very early, even for small changes. An alarm usually does not mean danger, the nurses hear every alarm and know exactly which ones need action.
Key points
- Monitors track the heart, blood pressure, oxygen, and breathing
- Changing numbers and waves are normal
- Machines are set to alert early, most alarms are routine
- Staff hear every alarm, even when they seem busy
Good to know
If an alarm truly needs attention, the team responds within seconds.
