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    Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2006 Dec;18(4):493-501, x.

    Implementing a rapid response team: factors influencing success.

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    Community Health Network, 1500 North Ritter Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46219, USA. tmurray@ecommunity.com

    Abstract

    Rapid response teams (RRTs), or medical emergency teams, focus on preventing a patient crisis by addressing changes in patient status before a cardiopulmonary arrest occurs. Responding to acute changes, RRTs and medical emergency teams are similar to "code" teams. The exception, however is that they step into action before a patient arrests. Although RRTs are acknowledge as an important initiative, implementation can present many challenges. This article reports on the implementation and ongoing use of a RRT at a community health care setting, highlighting important considerations and strategies for success.

    PMID:
    17118303
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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