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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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Big brother is in the ceiling by Pat Iyer

Remember 1984 by George Orwell? This book was so realistic to me that I dreaded the approach of 1984. Orwell had a vision of the government spying on people through cameras that were located in their homes. Information was reported … Continue reading

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