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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.
Mitchell IA, McKay H, Van Leuvan C, et al. Resuscitation. 2010;81:658-666.

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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