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.
}
}
\newglossaryentry{rwm}{
type=\acronymtype,
name={RWM},
description={\Gls{rwm_full}},
first={\Gls{rwm_full} (RWM)}
}
\newglossaryentry{rwm_full}{
name={Remote Warning Score Monitoring},
description={
An approach that integrates \gls{rpm} of mobile patients with the automated calculation of an \gls{ews}.
It enables real-time assessment of patient risk based on data gathered remotely, offering proactive care interventions.
}
}
\newglossaryentry{api}{
type=\acronymtype,
name={API},
description={\Gls{api_full}},
first={\Gls{api_full} (API)}
}
\newglossaryentry{api_full}{
name={Application Programming Interface},
description={
A set of rules and protocols that allow different software entities to communicate with each other.
It defines the methods and data formats that applications can use to request and exchange information.
APIs are utilized to enable the integration between different systems and devices, streamlining their functionalities and expanding capabilities.
}
}
\newglossaryentry{pews}{
type=\acronymtype,
name={PEWS},
description={\Gls{pews_full}},
first={\Gls{pews_full} (PEWS)}
}
\newglossaryentry{pews_full}{
name={Pediatric Early Warning Score},
description={
An early warning score used to identify early signs of \gls{deterioration} in pediatric patients.
}
}
\newglossaryentry{avpu}{
type=\acronymtype,
name={AVPU},
description={\Gls{avpu_full}},
first={\Gls{avpu_full} (AVPU)}
}
\newglossaryentry{avpu_full}{
name={AVPU Score},
description={
A rapid assessment method to determine a patient's level of consciousness.
The AVPU scale is used to quickly identify potential neurological impairment or altered mental status in emergency settings.
The four possible findings are:
\begin{itemize}
\item\textbf{Alert}: Patient is fully alert and oriented.
\item\textbf{Voice}: Patient responds to verbal stimuli but is not fully alert.
\item\textbf{Pain}: Patient responds only to painful stimuli.
\item\textbf{Unresponsive}: Patient does not respond to any external stimuli.
\end{itemize}
}
}
\newglossaryentry{ecg}{
type=\acronymtype,
name={ECG},
description={\Gls{ecg_full}},
first={\Gls{ecg_full} (ECG)}
}
\newglossaryentry{ecg_full}{
name={Electrocardiogram},
description={
A medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat to diagnose various heart conditions.
