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Area of Science:

  • Medical Monitoring
  • Clinical Research
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration) are crucial for monitoring hospitalized patients.
  • Existing literature is vast, but a systematic review was lacking.
  • This review aimed to synthesize evidence on vital sign measurement in hospital settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify, appraise, and summarize evidence on vital sign measurement in hospital patients.
  • To assess the purpose, limitations, and optimal frequency of vital sign measurements.
  • To explore issues related to individual vital sign parameters: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of published and unpublished studies.
  • Included neonatal, pediatric, and adult hospital patients.
  • Searched multiple databases (CINAHL, Medline, Cochrane, etc.) and reference lists.
  • Assessed methodological quality and extracted data.

Main Results:

  • Pulse oximetry and smoking status are the only additions to traditional vital signs shown to impact patient care.
  • Limited evidence exists on the optimal frequency of vital sign measurement.
  • Significant gaps in research were identified for respiratory rate and pulse rate accuracy and utility.
  • Blood pressure measurement accuracy is influenced by cuff size, arm position, and technique; education can improve accuracy.
  • Accurate oral temperature measurement requires specific thermometer placement and duration; tympanic measurements need proper technique.
  • Glass mercury thermometers pose risks (perforation, mercury poisoning).

Conclusions:

  • Despite extensive research on specific aspects, primary research is urgently needed.
  • Further investigation is required into which parameters should be measured and at what frequency.
  • The role of new technologies in patient monitoring needs further exploration.