Abstract
The following quote was obtained by the news editors from the background informa tion supplied bythe inventors: “Respiratory rate (RR) is an important vital sig n indicating overall respiratory systemfunctionality and wellness. Among other things, respiratory rate is a reliable predictor of intensive careadmission or death. It is also valuable information for patient care, especially for those wi th asthma,congestive heart failure, cardiac arrest, and breathlessness due to i nfection. Moreover, respiratory rateinformation can be useful in understanding fatigue, emotional status, or workout progress.”
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