Rapid Response Events in the Critically Ill

Acute Abdominal Pain in a Patient on High Dose Steroids

Case Study A rapid response event was activated for a patient for acute onset abdominal pain and hypotension. On arrival of rapid response (RRT) personnel, the patient was a 65-year-old male with a known history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…

Acute Abdominal Pain in a Patient on High Dose Steroids

Case Study A rapid response event was activated for a patient for acute onset abdominal pain and hypotension. On arrival of rapid response (RRT) personnel, the patient was a 65-year-old male with a known history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…

Hematochezia in a Patient With Diverticulosis

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by the bedside nurse after the patient had a large bloody bowel movement. On prompt arrival of the rapid response team, it was noted that the patient was a 72-year-old male with…

Hematochezia in a Patient With Diverticulosis

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by the bedside nurse after the patient had a large bloody bowel movement. On prompt arrival of the rapid response team, it was noted that the patient was a 72-year-old male with…

Hematemesis in a Patient With Alcohol Use Disorder

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by the bedside nurse after the patient had an episode of large volume, bloody vomiting. On prompt arrival of the rapid response team, it was noted that the patient was a 28-year-old…

Hematemesis in a Patient With Alcohol Use Disorder

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by the bedside nurse after the patient had an episode of large volume, bloody vomiting. On prompt arrival of the rapid response team, it was noted that the patient was a 28-year-old…

Hyperthermia in a Patient on Polypharmacy

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by the bedside nurse for a patient who developed severe hyperthermia. Upon the arrival of the rapid response team (RRT), the patient was noted to be a 45-year-old male admitted to the…

Hyperthermia in a Patient on Polypharmacy

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by the bedside nurse for a patient who developed severe hyperthermia. Upon the arrival of the rapid response team (RRT), the patient was noted to be a 45-year-old male admitted to the…