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References

by | Aug 22, 2024

1 Brouwers M, Kho ME, Browman GP, Burgers JS, Cluzeau F, Feder G, Fervers B, Graham ID, Grimshaw J, Hanna S, Littlejohns P, Makarski J, Zitzelsberger L for the AGREE Next Steps Consortium. AGREE II: Advancing guideline development, reporting and evaluation in...

Further Information

by | Aug 22, 2024

FINAL DRAFT: National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (second edition) Standard 8: Recognising and Responding to Acute deterioration.

Early Activation or Consultation

by | Aug 22, 2024

If critical care clinical advice is required or it is anticipated that transfer to an MTS will be needed, early retrieval consultation and activation is essential (phone ARV on 1300 368 661). Early retrieval activation ensures access to critical care advice and a more...

Team Role in Recognising Deterioration

by | Aug 22, 2024

The acronym DETECT can be used to assist in identifying and managing deteriorating patients and to guide staff as to when to escalate assessment and intervention or activate a rapid response team if available at the health service.9   There are a range of parameters...

Clinical Observation of Major Trauma Patient

by | Aug 22, 2024

Major trauma patients may present significant challenges and induce substantial stress on staff, with a loss of situational awareness resulting in key indications for escalation being missed. Studies have shown that multi-tasking and task switching can lead to missed...