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Rapid response teams: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Classic icon
Chan PS, Jain R, Nallmothu BK, Berg RA, Sasson C. Arch Intern Med. 2010;170:18-26.

This systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of rapid response systems found no definitive evidence that the teams improved clinical outcomes in adult or pediatric patients.
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