Pediatric Rapid Response Team: Vital Sign Based System vs. Pediatric Early Warning Score System

Abstract

Approximately 8.5-14% of cardiopulmonary arrests in pediatrics occur outside the ICU with associated mortality rates from 50-67%. Goal: Implement a quality improvement initiative using the evidence-based PEWS criteria to improve recognition of deteriorating pediatric patients, allocation of PRRT resources, and pediatric staff satisfaction regarding the PRRT process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 16, 2017
Accession Number
AD1040324

Entities

People

  • Amber N. Auge
  • Carla S Cox
  • Lisa M. Mcfarlan
  • Renee I. Matos
  • Robert Slaughter
  • Scarlett O'hara-wood
  • Scott W. Penney

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Diagnostic Techniques (Medicine)
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Heart Diseases
  • Pediatrics
  • Recognition
  • Vital Signs

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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