Alarmermüdung
Alarmermüdung, also known as alarm fatigue or alert fatigue, is a phenomenon that occurs when individuals are repeatedly exposed to alarms or alerts. This overexposure can lead to a decreased sensitivity or responsiveness to subsequent alarms, even those that are critical. The concept is most commonly discussed in healthcare settings, where medical equipment such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, and ventilators generate a high volume of alarms.
When alarms are frequent, particularly if many are false or non-actionable, healthcare professionals may begin to
Factors contributing to alarmermüdung include the sheer number of alarms, the lack of clear protocols for responding