Rapid Response System : A Practical Guide (Pittsburgh Critical Care Medicine) (PDF)

Rapid Response System : A Practical Guide (Pittsburgh Critical Care Medicine) (PDF)

A comprehensive approach to the evaluation , differential diagnosis and therapy of frequent medical and surgical emergencies , such as cardiac arrest , acute respiratory failure , seizures and hemorrhagic shock occurring in hospitalized patients , is provided by Rapid Response System : A comprehensive Guide .

Also included are uncommon and unique situations such palliative care for terminally ill patients and pediatric , obstetric , oncologic , neurologic and behavioral emergencies that arise during RRT events .

The clinical resources that might be needed during the rapid response team event are complemented by a summary of frequently used bedside emergency procedures by members of the rapid response team . Finally , a summary of how rapid reaction team activities are organized , led , communicated , inspected for quality and kept safe for patients is given .

This book was written with medical students , young doctors and nurses in mind who work in university and neighborhood hospitals . This manual will be an invaluable addition to the clinical experiences gained via active involvement in the system for both a novice and an experienced healthcare provider working in a fast response system .

This book will also be helpful to hospital administrators and senior management staff in evaluating the effectiveness and quality of the rapid response system , managing staff attitudes and behaviors , performing peer reviews , caring for second victims and putting countermeasures in place for patient safety issues that were identified during rapid response system reviews .

See also : Irwin and Rippes Intensive Care Medicine , 8th Edition (EPUB)