Association between implementation of an intensivist-led medical emergency team and mortality.

Constantine J. Karvellas; Ivens A O de Souza; R. T Noel Gibney; Sean M. Bagshaw

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Association between implementation of an intensivist-led medical emergency team and mortality.

January 19, 2012

Karvellas CJ, de Souza IAO, Gibney RTN, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(2):152-9.

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A rapid response system led by a dedicated intensivist did not improve mortality for patients admitted to the ICU at a Canadian tertiary care hospital.

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