Continuous Vital Sign Monitoring at the Surgical Ward for Improved Outcomes After Major Noncardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complications occur in a third of patients after major noncardiac surgery and are often preceded by vital sign deviations undetected by current vital sign monitoring practice, despite major advances in surgical and perioperative care. Continuous wireless vital sign monitoring with real-time alerts may allow for a reduction of vital sign abnormalities and complications.

Methods

Adult patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery were included and randomized to either standard of care (manual intermittent vital sign monitoring) vs standard of care plus continuous wireless vital sign monitoring with real-time vital sign alerts to staff smartphones at the general postoperative ward. The primary outcome was cumulative duration of severe vital sign deviations, including

SUBMITTER: Molgaard J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410080 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature