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Efforts to address alarm/alert fatigue will need to tackle "informativeness," not just volume, of alarms.BMJ Qual Saf. 2015;24:282-286.

Alarm system management: evidence-based guidance encouraging direct measurement of informativeness to improve alarm response.

Rayo MF, Moffatt-Bruce SD. BMJ Qual Saf. 2015;24:282-286.

Alarm fatigue has generated substantial attention as a patient safety hazard. Exploring risks associated with alarm fatigue and factors that contribute to it, this review recommends that interventions and design alternatives be considered to enhance clinician response to alerts.

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