Alarm Fatigue in Labor & Delivery: The Patient-Safety Issue Nobody Talks About
Labor and Delivery (L&D) units are high-energy environments characterized by rapid changes and a constant chorus of electronic beeps. While these monitors are designed to save lives, their sheer frequency can lead to “alarm fatigue”, a phenomenon where healthcare providers become desensitized to alerts due to the overwhelming volume of signals. This isn’t about “bad staff”; it is a complex






