Effects of a Rapid Response Team on Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review

It was estimated that over 290,000 in-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the United States. 1 Patients who experience clinical deterioration exhibit abnormal physiological vital signs for 1 to 4 hours (such as altered heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and consciousness level) before cardiac arrest or death occurs. 2 Early detection of alterations in physiological vital signs can help identify people in the early stages of clinical deterioration or at risk of cardiopulmonary arrest and provide prompt intervention.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research