A prospective controlled trial of the effect of a multi-faceted intervention on early recognition and intervention in deteriorating hospital patients.

I. A. Mitchell; H. McKay; C. Van Leuvan; R. Berry; C. McCutcheon; B. Avard; N. Slater; T. Neeman; P. Lamberth

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A prospective controlled trial of the effect of a multi-faceted intervention on early recognition and intervention in deteriorating hospital patients.

May 25, 2010

Mitchell IA, McKay H, Van Leuvan C, et al. Resuscitation. 2010;81(6):658-66.

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An intervention including staff education and implementation of a "track-and-trigger" system improved detection of clinically unstable patients, increased utilization of the rapid response system, and improved some clinical outcomes.

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