title: How to measure and record vital signs to ensure detection of deteriorating patients.
abstract: This article aims to provide registered nurses with knowledge, skills and practical advice to improve the assessment, recording and reporting of patient observations. Using guidance from Patient Safety First's intervention on reducing harm from deterioration, common issues forward staff are illustrated and practical advice is given.
authors.affiliation: Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Boulanger
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Toghill
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008297:Male; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D012308:Risk Management; D006113:United Kingdom