reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJul 13, 2011Closed access

Rapid-Response Teams

Monash University · Austin Hospital · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Rapid-response teams aim to care for inpatients in whom acute respiratory, neurologic, or cardiac insufficiency is developing. This review describes the prevalence and consequences of sudden critical illness outside the ICU and discusses the rationale for rapid-response systems.

Citation impact

786
total citations
FWCI
30.65
Percentile
100%
References
53
Citations per year

Authors

3

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Critical illness
  • Rapid response team
  • Critically ill
  • Medical emergency
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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