Rapid Response Events in the Critically Ill

Altered Mental Status in a Patient With Sepsis

Case Study A bedside nurse initiated a rapid response event for a patient with new-onset altered mental status. On prompt arrival of the rapid response team, it was noted that the patient was a 72-year-old female with a history of…

Altered Mental Status in a Patient With Sepsis

Case Study A bedside nurse initiated a rapid response event for a patient with new-onset altered mental status. On prompt arrival of the rapid response team, it was noted that the patient was a 72-year-old female with a history of…

Altered Mental Status of Unknown Cause

Case Study The bedside nurse initiated a rapid response event for a patient for acute change in his mental status. The patient’s roommate called the nursing staff because he heard the patient thrashing around in his bed for approximately 1…

Altered Mental Status of Unknown Cause

Case Study The bedside nurse initiated a rapid response event for a patient for acute change in his mental status. The patient’s roommate called the nursing staff because he heard the patient thrashing around in his bed for approximately 1…