Rapid Response Events in the Critically Ill

Tachycardia in a Patient With Alcohol Withdrawal

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by the bedside nurse for a patient who developed persistent tachycardia on telemetry. On arrival of the rapid response team, the patient was lying in bed, diaphoretic and uncomfortable. The patient was…

Tachycardia in a Patient with Atrial Fibrillation

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by the bedside nurse for sudden onset palpitations. Upon the prompt arrival of the rapid response team, the patient was found to be a 56-year-old male with a known history of hemorrhagic…