Characteristics and outcomes of pediatric rapid response with a respiratory trigger

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Authors of adult rapid response (RRT) studies have established that RRT triggers play an important role in outcomes, but this association is not studied in pediatrics. In this study, we explore the characteristics and outcomes of pediatric rapid response with a respiratory trigger (Resp-RRT). We hypothesize that outcomes differ on the basis of patients' primary diagnoses at the time of Resp-RRT. METHODS: We conducted a 2-year retrospective observational study at an academic tertiary care pediatric hospital. RESULTS: Among the 1287 Resp-RRTs in 1060 patients, those with a respiratory diagnosis (N = 686) were younger, less likely to have complex chronic conditions, and less likely to have concurrent triggers (P