RRT Journal of Nursing

Immediate recognition of a dissecting Aorta

Immediate recognition of a dissecting Aorta

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A summary of an encounter with a patient experiencing acute aortic dissection and recognizing an emergency.

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Submitted by Anthony Ragnauth
Rapid Response Team to the Rescue

Rapid Response Team to the Rescue

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Rapid response team (RRT) purpose is to initiate immediate measures before patient deteriorates further and to educate the staff on activating the staff the Rapid response team.

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Submitted by Marina E. Bitanga BSN, RN, CCRN
Family Presence during a Code Blue

Family Presence during a Code Blue

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I have been a nurse in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit for over five years now, and have participated in many code blues. Some of these situations are appropriate for family to attend and some are not. Each situation is assessed individually to determine the appropriateness of family presence.

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Submitted by Lacy Kusy, MSN, APRN-C
The Algorithm of Rapid Response (RRT Nursing)

The Algorithm of Rapid Response (RRT Nursing)

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Carrying the beeper for a shift as a member of a rapid response team entails being ready at a moment’s notice to respond to the call for help from a nurse or family member concerned about a patient change of condition, no matter how subtle or seemingly inconsequential the clinical change may be.

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Submitted by Elizabeth A. Silverberg, RN
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