Relevance and Nuisances of Respiratory Rate Alarm Generated by Multi-parametric Monitors in Non Ventilated ICU Patients

Relevance and Possible Nuisances of Respiratory Rate Alarm Generated by Multi-parametric Monitors in Non Ventilated ICU Patients.A Prospective, Monocentric, Observational Study

In ICU setting, a large number of medical devices are attached to patients, generating numerous alarm signals. Several studies have demonstrated that most of these alarms are not clinically relevant and tend to lower the attentiveness of healthcare professional and, in turn, lower patient safety.The aim of the study is to assess the relevance of respiratory rate alarm on a monitoring device in non-ventilated ICU patients.

The investigator primary hypothesis is that this alarm is potentially useless. If this hypothesis is confirmed, a second interventional trial will be conducted on the impact of this alarm removal.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age over 18 years
• Patient hospitalized in ICU
• Need for monitoring

Exclusion Criteria:

• Invasive mechanical ventilation
• Non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Patient not monitored
• Patient already included in this study
• Patient hospitalized without consent and/or deprived of liberty by court's decision
• Patient under guardianship or curators
• Lack of social insurance
• Patient's or next of kin's refusal