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When should nursing staff call a rapid response team? by Pat Iyer

A sudden deterioration in a patient’s condition should stimulate activation of emergency efforts. The goal of a rapid response team (RRT) is to avert a cardiac arrest – to take action before the patient stops breathing. Here are some generally … Continue reading

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By Pat Iyer: Failure to rescue

Imagine this scene: You are visiting your elderly father in the hospital when you notice his speech is becoming slurred and he is less awake than usual. Concerned, you call his nurse into the room. She assesses your father, then … Continue reading

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