Optimize Patient Outcomes with Rapid Response Events in the Critically Ill

As Co-Authors Arsalan Zaidi MD and Kainat Saleem MD emphasize, prompt monitoring of at-risk patients, early intervention, and timely escalation to the critical care unit are crucial in improving patient clinical outcomes. This is exactly what Rapid Response Events in the Critically Ill: A Case-Based Approach to Inpatient Medical Emergencies sets out to achieve.

A Pioneering Text for Recognizing Signs of Deterioration

This groundbreaking text is the first of its kind to focus on this vital area, providing healthcare professionals with the tools to recognize the fundamental signs of deterioration in patients on medical wards and ensure timely transfer to the ICU before adverse clinical outcomes occur.

A Case-Based Approach for Effective Learning

Using a highly effective teaching approach preferred by residents and fellows alike, this innovative text links theory to practice through a concise review of 62 real-world clinical cases sourced from various academic centers. These cases serve as valuable learning tools, helping healthcare professionals develop a thorough understanding of how to diagnose and treat each condition.

Practical Clinical Insights for Improved Patient Safety

This text provides practical clinical insights into the best methods to improve patient safety and quality of care through the rapid identification and clinical intervention of hospitalized patients suffering acute deterioration. It emphasizes how to identify and manage problems in a way that integrates theory and clinical experience.

Algorithmic Flow Charts and Clinical Pearls

Each case features an algorithmic flow chart for rapid decision-making reference, clinical pearls on diagnosis and management, and a consistent format for quick and easy access to key information.

An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase, allowing healthcare professionals to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier

• Edition: 1st edition (October 26, 2022)

• Language: English

• Hardcover: 320 pages

• ISBN-10: 0323872395

• ISBN-13: 978-0323872393