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212 lines
7.4 KiB
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\makenoidxglossaries
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\newglossaryentry{dbms}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={DBMS},
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description={Database Management System},
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first={\Gls{dbms_full} (DBMS)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{dbms_full}{
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name={Database Management System},
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description={
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A Database Management System is a software system which enables the creation, organization, and management of databases.
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It generally acts as an interface between the database and client applications, ensuring that data is consistently
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stored and readily accessible in a secure and efficient manner, while maintaining data integrity.
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They can manage various forms of data, including text, numbers, multimedia, and more.
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The DBMS plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity, consistency, and security of the data it handles.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{gui}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={GUI},
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description={Graphical User Interface},
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first={Graphical User Interface (GUI)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{ui}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={UI},
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description={User Interface},
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first={User Interface (GUI)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{iot}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={IoT},
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description={Internet of Things},
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first={Internet of Things (IoT)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{spo2}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={SPO\textsubscript{2}},
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description={\Gls{spo2_full}},
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first={\Gls{spo2_full} (SPO\textsubscript{2})}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{spo2_full}{
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name={Blood Oxygen Saturation},
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description={
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A percentage measure indicating the level of oxygen saturation in the blood.
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The blood oxygen saturation represents the proportion of hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream that are saturated with oxygen\cite{hafen_oxygen_2023}.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{uplink-datarate}{
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name={uplink datarate},
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description={
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The speed at which data is transmitted from a client device, such as a computer or smartphone, to a server or central network.
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Typically measured in Mbps (megabits per second), it represents the efficiency of data sending capabilities of a network connection.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{downlink-datarate}{
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name={downlink datarate},
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description={
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The rate at which data is received by a client device from a central server or network.
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Expressed often in Mbps, it reflects the downloading or data reception efficiency of a network connection.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{rtt}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={RTT},
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description={\Gls{rtt_full}},
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first={\Gls{rtt_full} (RTT)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{rtt_full}{
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name={Round trip time},
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description={
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The time taken for a data packet to travel from a source to a destination and back again.
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It provides an indication of the latency or delay inherent in a network connection and is usually measured in milliseconds (ms).
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{icu}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={ICU},
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description={intensive care unit},
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first={intensive care unit (ICU)},
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}
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\newglossaryentry{mews}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={MEWS},
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plural={MEWSs},
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description={\Gls{mews_full}},
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first={\Gls{mews_full} (MEWS)},
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}
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\newglossaryentry{mews_full}{
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name={Modified Early Warning Score},
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description={
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An adaptation of the \Gls{ews_full}, which provides a simplified scoring system based on fewer physiological parameters to predict medical deterioration.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{news2}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={NEWS2},
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description={\Gls{news2_full}},
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first={\Gls{news2_full} (NEWS2)},
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}
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\newglossaryentry{news2_full}{
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name={National Early Warning Score 2},
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description={
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The second iteration of a standardized scoring system used in the UK to detect and respond to clinical deterioration in adult patients.
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It builds upon and refines the original NEWS score.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{ews}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={EWS},
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plural={EWSs},
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description={\Gls{ews_full}},
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first={\Gls{ews_full} (EWS)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{ews_full}{
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name={Early Warning Score},
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plural={Early Warning Scores},
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description={
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A clinical tool used to assess the severity and likelihood of patient deterioration by scoring multiple vital signs.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{deterioration}{
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name={deterioration},
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description={
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A decline in a patient's health status marked by worsening of clinical signs and symptoms, often necessitating escalated medical intervention.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{rpm}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={RPM},
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description={\Gls{rpm_full}},
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first={\Gls{rpm_full} (RPM)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{rpm_full}{
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name={remote patient monitoring},
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description={
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A technology to enable monitoring of patients outside of conventional clinical settings, such as in the home or in a remote area,
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which may increase access to care and decrease healthcare delivery costs.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{rwm}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={RWM},
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description={\Gls{rwm_full}},
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first={\Gls{rwm_full} (RWM)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{rwm_full}{
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name={Remote Warning Score Monitoring},
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description={
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An approach that integrates \gls{rpm} of mobile patients with the automated calculation of an \gls{ews}.
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It enables real-time assessment of patient risk based on data gathered remotely, offering proactive care interventions.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{api}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={API},
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description={\Gls{api_full}},
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first={\Gls{api_full} (API)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{api_full}{
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name={Application Programming Interface},
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description={
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A set of rules and protocols that allow different software entities to communicate with each other.
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It defines the methods and data formats that applications can use to request and exchange information.
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APIs are utilized to enable the integration between different systems and devices, streamlining their functionalities and expanding capabilities.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{pews}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={PEWS},
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description={\Gls{pews_full}},
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first={\Gls{pews_full} (PEWS)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{pews_full}{
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name={Pediatric Early Warning Score},
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description={
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An early warning score used to identify early signs of \gls{deterioration} in pediatric patients.
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{avpu}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={AVPU},
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description={\Gls{avpu_full}},
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first={\Gls{avpu_full} (AVPU)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{avpu_full}{
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name={AVPU Score},
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description={
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A rapid assessment method to determine a patient's level of consciousness.
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The AVPU scale is used to quickly identify potential neurological impairment or altered mental status in emergency settings.
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The four possible findings are:
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\begin{itemize}
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\item \textbf{Alert}: Patient is fully alert and oriented.
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\item \textbf{Voice}: Patient responds to verbal stimuli but is not fully alert.
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\item \textbf{Pain}: Patient responds only to painful stimuli.
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\item \textbf{Unresponsive}: Patient does not respond to any external stimuli.
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\end{itemize}
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}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{ecg}{
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type=\acronymtype,
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name={ECG},
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description={\Gls{ecg_full}},
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first={\Gls{ecg_full} (ECG)}
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}
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\newglossaryentry{ecg_full}{
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name={Electrocardiogram},
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description={
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A medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat to diagnose various heart conditions.
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}
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}
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