Rapid Response Events in the Critically Ill

Loss of Consciousness in a Patient With Seizure Disorder

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by the bedside nurse for a patient because of seizure-like activity. A phlebotomist was preparing to draw labs from the patient when she began to shake uncontrollably and lost consciousness. The phlebotomist…

Loss of Consciousness in a Patient With Seizure Disorder

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by the bedside nurse for a patient because of seizure-like activity. A phlebotomist was preparing to draw labs from the patient when she began to shake uncontrollably and lost consciousness. The phlebotomist…

Acute Onset Facial Droop

Case Study The bedside nurse initiated a rapid response event for a patient because of acute onset left-sided facial droop that was noted by the physical therapist, who was evaluating the patient for his morning therapy session. On arrival of…

Acute Onset Facial Droop

Case Study The bedside nurse initiated a rapid response event for a patient because of acute onset left-sided facial droop that was noted by the physical therapist, who was evaluating the patient for his morning therapy session. On arrival of…

Acute Vision Loss in a Patient With Eye Pain

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by a bedside nurse for a patient with acute vision loss. On arrival of first responders, the patient was lying in bed in severe pain, stating she could not see out of…

Acute Vision Loss in a Patient With Eye Pain

Case Study A rapid response event was initiated by a bedside nurse for a patient with acute vision loss. On arrival of first responders, the patient was lying in bed in severe pain, stating she could not see out of…