t_nurse2000

I personally think that a rapid response team at my hospital would be great. I had a situation a few days ago at work, my pt was going bad and I was extremely concerned. She was not responding to the staff, which she was doing earlier in the shift, temp had increased greatly over 4 hrs, the doctor was notified, he didn't come in to assess the pt, only orders given were to give tylenol suppository and check ABGs. Her breathing was fine at the time, it was the mental status change I most was concerned about. Maybe I am wrong, but would have been nice to have a rapid response team there to help back me up. If nothing else just having a little xtra support and input from other medical professionals helps to remain calm and think things through during times of emergency.