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Medical alarms are the persistent beeps and chimes that fill hospital rooms, signaling changes in a patient's heart rate, oxygen levels, or the status of an IV pump. They create a constant background soundscape for nurses and doctors, blending urgency with routine as staff learn to decipher which tones demand immediate attention and which indicate a normal adjustment. While these alarms save lives by prompting quick responses, they also contribute to fatigue and alarm fatigue among healthcare w… medical alarms 21