modified early warning score

Clinical practices in the escalation of care for the deteriorating patient: a multicentre study

01 mei 2021

Abstract Background: Rapid response systems (RRSs) have been introduced to assist in the effective management of deteriorating patients. Optimal system performance requires adequate staffing levels and compliance with the escalation protocol. Delay and failures in activation of the rapid response team (RRT) are directly correlated to adverse outcomes. The current…