SCCM Resource Library-Cognitive Aid for Rapid Response Teams

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This document is a cognitive aid created by Dr. Brian Kaufman from NYU Langone Medical Center to assist rapid response teams in handling various critical situations. It covers guidelines for Acute Respiratory Distress, Altered Mental Status, Anaphylaxis, Falls, Hypotension, Narrow Complex Tachycardia, Seizures, Sepsis, Unstable Bradycardia, and Wide Complex Tachycardia.<br /><br />For Acute Respiratory Distress, recommendations include assessing the airway, providing oxygen, and performing diagnostic tests. Altered Mental Status involves checking vital signs and glucose levels, conducting physical and neurologic exams, and administering appropriate medications. Anaphylaxis protocols include airway assessment, epinephrine administration, and IV access.<br /><br />For Falls, the focus is on examining for trauma and performing diagnostic tests like CT scans. Hypotension is categorized into distributive, hypovolemic, and obstructive causes, with initial management involving IV access and diagnostic tests. The document also details procedures for handling various cardiac conditions, seizures, and sepsis, emphasizing prompt assessment, treatment, and monitoring.<br /><br />Overall, the resource provides a structured approach to critical situations for rapid response teams, emphasizing quick decision-making and effective interventions to improve patient outcomes.

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Crisis Management, Resuscitation, 2024, 0:15:00

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This is a cognitive aid developed for use by rapid response team leaders and/or members that covers the most common medical reasons for rapid response.

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Rapid response teams

Acute Respiratory Distress

Altered Mental Status

Anaphylaxis

Falls

Hypotension

Seizures

Sepsis

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