A percentage measure indicating the level of oxygen saturation in the blood.
The blood oxygen saturation represents the proportion of hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream that are saturated with oxygen\cite{hafen_oxygen_2023}.
The time taken for a data packet to travel from a source to a destination and back again.
It provides an indication of the latency or delay inherent in a network connection and is usually measured in milliseconds (ms).
}
}
\newglossaryentry{icu}{
type=\acronymtype,
name={ICU},
description={intensive care unit},
first={intensive care unit (ICU)},
}
\newglossaryentry{mews}{
type=\acronymtype,
name={MEWS},
plural={MEWSs},
description={\Gls{mews_full}},
first={\Gls{mews_full} (MEWS)},
}
\newglossaryentry{mews_full}{
name={Modified Early Warning Score},
description={
An adaptation of the \Gls{ews_full}, which provides a simplified scoring system based on fewer physiological parameters to predict medical deterioration.
}
}
\newglossaryentry{news2}{
type=\acronymtype,
name={NEWS2},
description={\Gls{news2_full}},
first={\Gls{news2_full} (NEWS2)},
}
\newglossaryentry{news2_full}{
name={National Early Warning Score 2},
description={
The second iteration of a standardized scoring system used in the UK to detect and respond to clinical deterioration in adult patients.
It builds upon and refines the original NEWS score.
}
}
\newglossaryentry{ews}{
type=\acronymtype,
name={EWS},
plural={EWSs},
description={\Gls{ews_full}},
first={\Gls{ews_full} (EWS)}
}
\newglossaryentry{ews_full}{
name={Early Warning Score},
plural={Early Warning Scores},
description={
A clinical tool used to assess the severity and likelihood of patient deterioration by scoring multiple vital signs.
}
}
\newglossaryentry{deterioration}{
name={deterioration},
description={
A decline in a patient's health status marked by worsening of clinical signs and symptoms, often necessitating escalated medical intervention.
}
}
\newglossaryentry{rpm}{
type=\acronymtype,
name={RPM},
description={\Gls{rpm_full}},
first={\Gls{rpm_full} (RPM)}
}
\newglossaryentry{rpm_full}{
name={remote patient monitoring},
description={
A technology to enable monitoring of patients outside of conventional clinical settings, such as in the home or in a remote area,
which may increase access to care and decrease healthcare delivery costs.