Introduction of a rapid response system at a United States Veterans Affairs hospital reduced cardiac arrests.
Lighthall GK, Parast L, Rapoport L, et al. Introduction of a rapid response system at a United States veterans affairs hospital reduced cardiac arrests. Anesth Analg. 2010;111(3):679-86. doi:10.1213/ANE.0b013e3181e9c3f3.
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.