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Implementation of a pediatric rapid response team: experience of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

March 12, 2014

Kukreti V, Gaiteiro R, Mohseni-Bod H. Indian Pediatr. 2014;51(1):11-5.

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Rapid response teams (RRTs) have been implemented to improve the identification and management of clinically deteriorating patients. This commentary provides insights from a pediatric hospital that implemented an RRT, including its design, objectives, educational opportunities, impact on patient outcomes, and perceived benefits from staff.

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