Reducing cardiopulmonary arrest rates in a three-year regional rapid response system collaborative.

Mark J. Rosen; Andrea J. Hoberman; Rafael E. Ruiz; Zeynep Sumer; Hillary S. Jalon

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Reducing cardiopulmonary arrest rates in a three-year regional rapid response system collaborative.

July 17, 2013

Rosen MJ, Hoberman AJ, Ruiz RE, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2013;39(7):328-336.

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Increased rapid response team utilization over 3 years was associated with decreases in non–intensive care unit code rates and overall hospital mortality.

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