Why the study?
Does initiation of a rapid response system affect the incidence of unplanned intensive care unit admissions in patients after elective surgery?
Does initiation of a rapid response system affect the incidence of unplanned intensive care unit admissions in patients after elective surgery?
RRS was not associated with fewer unplanned postoperative ICU admissions; leaves open possible reductions in organ failure severity.
The purpose of this study was to clarify whether initiation of a rapid response system (RRS) affected the incidence of unplanned intensive care unit (ICU) admissions (UIAs) for treatment of organ dysfunction in the early postoperative period.
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