Optimizing RRSs Through Simulation

Abstract

A recent report by the National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (NRCPR) of 207 hospitals within the U.S. revealed that the majority (86%) has an organized team to respond to in-hospital cardiac arrests.1 Despite the existence of these teams, there is mounting evidence that errors in the management of care for patients with in-hospital cardiac arrests and other medical crises may contribute to poor outcomes.2 – 8 Currently, no standards exist in terms of how such ˵code teams″ are dispatched, how many members are on the team, or the team΄s composition. There are even fewer reports regarding the make-up of Medical Emergency Teams (METs). Training to enhance the quality of care delivered by crisis teams in hospitals is essential. Although the composition of these two types of hospital teams varies from place to place, the principles of team training remain the same, and are reviewed in this chapter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]