Rapid response teams: Looking at the elephant through a different key hole

Abstract

Prevention and early identification are believed to be the most important link in the chain of survival for cardiac arrest. 1 In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is often preceded by worsening in clinical status and vital signs. 2 , 3 , 4 Thus, rapid response teams (RRTs) have been implemented widely with the aim to prevent IHCA and improve patient safety.