Number of resuscitations for in hospital cardio-pulmonary arrests decreases introduction of a medical emergency team. The "Arnhem" experience

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Netharland Journal of Critical Care

2008, Volume 12, Issue 6 : 256-259

Article

Number of resuscitations for in hospital cardio-pulmonary arrests decreases introduction of a medical emergency team. The "Arnhem" experience

Bosch F.H.

de Jager C.P.C.

Department of Intensive Care, Rijnstate Ziekenhuis, Arnhem, Netherlands

Department of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

Abstract

In-hospital medical emergencies still occur and are often preceded by clinical deterioration of the patient. Both early recognition of this situation and subsequent immediate response are essential to prevent further deterioration of the patient. This so-called Rapid Response System has gained growing interest. Nevertheless supporting data are still weak. In this article we describe several aspects of the implementation of a rapid response system in our hospital. After the institution of a Medical Emergency Team we observed a significant decrease in in-hospital cardiac arrests calls on the wards. Aspects of the implementation of a rapid response system are discussed as well as practical guidelines to be used in daily practice. Copyright © 2008, Nederlandse Vereniging voor Intensive Care. All Rights Reserved.

Keywords

Medical Emergency Team

Resuscitation

Spoed Interventie Team

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