Crit Care Resusc
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Rapid response team (RRT) responders would benefit from training, to ensure competent and efficient management of the deteriorating patient. ⋯ There was unanimous agreement by participants for further development of a formalised RRT training course for responding to the deteriorating patient. Participants who were RRT educators also supported the development of an RRT train-the-trainer course.
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Observational Study
Service delivery model of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in an Australian regional hospital.
The role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for adults in regional centres with low numbers of patients receiving ECMO is unclear. A robust service delivery model may assist in the quality provision of ECMO. ⋯ Provision of ECMO in a tertiary regional hospital within a multifaceted clinical service model is feasible and safe. Partnership with a centre providing ECMO for a high number of patients during service development and delivery is desirable.
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Multicenter Study
Resource use, governance and case load of rapid response teams in Australia and New Zealand in 2014.
Rapid response teams (RRTs) are a mandatory element of Australian national health care policy. However, the uptake, resourcing, case load and funding of RRTs in Australian and New Zealand hospitals remain unknown. ⋯ In cases where data were known, ICU staff provided staff for most RRTs, and oversight for more than 80% of RRTs. However, additional funding for ICU RRT staff and dedicated doctors was relatively uncommon.