The medical emergency team and rapid response system: finding, treating, and preventing hypoglycemia.

Monica DiNardo; Michelle Noschese; Mary Korytkowski; Stephanie Freeman

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The medical emergency team and rapid response system: finding, treating, and preventing hypoglycemia.

October 4, 2006

DiNardo M, Noschese M, Korytkowski M, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2006;32(10):591-5.

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The authors share a case report demonstrating successful use of rapid response teams and discuss safety improvements as a result of the event.

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