Alarms and alarm management with automated versus conventional ventilation in neurocritical care patients.
Intensive Crit Care NursJun 18, 2026 (epub)
Geertje J C van Limpt, Peter van Vliet, Manon A Molenaar et al.
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In 30 seconds
This post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial evaluated alarm management in neurocritical care patients using automated versus conventional ventilation. The study found no significant difference in workload-relevant alarm frequency (3.28 vs 3.73 alarms per hour; P = 0.81), but automated ventilation was associated with fewer alarm management interventions (0.14 vs 0.21 interventions per hour; P = 0.01).
Key findings
- No significant difference in workload-relevant alarm frequency: 3.28 vs 3.73 alarms per hour.
- Automated ventilation resulted in fewer alarm management interventions: 0.14 vs 0.21 interventions per hour.
- Alarm duration and other alarm frequencies were similar between both ventilation methods.
Why it matters
Understanding the impact of automated ventilation on alarm management is crucial for optimizing nursing workload and ensuring patient safety in neurocritical care settings, where alarm fatigue can compromise care.