Vital sign abnormalities, rapid response, and adverse outcomes in hospitalized patients.

Kate Fagan; Allison Sabel; Philip S. Mehler; Thomas D. MacKenzie

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Vital sign abnormalities, rapid response, and adverse outcomes in hospitalized patients.

January 30, 2013

Fagan K, Sabel A, Mehler PS, et al. Am J Med Qual. 2012;27(6):480-6.

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This study revealed a high incidence of false-positive vital sign abnormalities that meet established thresholds for triggering rapid response activation. These findings are important when considering potential automated triggering systems.

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