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Introduction of a rapid response system at a United States Veterans Affairs hospital reduced cardiac arrests.

January 7, 2015

Lighthall GK, Parast L, Rapoport L, et al. Anesth Analg. 2010;111(3):679-86.

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This study demonstrated a 57% reduction in cardiac arrests following implementation of a physician-led rapid response system (RRS). The findings add to the existing literature by showing its potential value in the Veterans Affairs health care system.

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