The Cribsiders S5 Ep97: Rapid Responses - What Can the PICU Do For You? (Part 1)
Nov 8, 2023
Dr. Nada Malek discusses rapid responses in pediatric critical care, highlighting early recognition and rescue, addressing hypotension, and patient safety initiatives. The podcast also covers challenges in rapid responses, differences in procedures between the floor and ICU, prioritizing tasks in patient care, and closing the case by transferring the patient to the ICU. Part 2 with Dr. Nada Malek is mentioned for continuation.
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Examine Patient First
- Examine the patient before hearing their story during a rapid response.
- This allows focused listening and immediate recognition of urgent issues requiring escalation.
Give Clear Patient Synopsis
- Provide a clear, concise patient synopsis including length of stay, relevant history, and prior interventions.
- Include what has already been done to guide ICU decisions efficiently during rapid response.
Prioritize Feasible Interventions
- Assess what treatments and diagnostics can be realistically performed on the acute care floor within the reassessment time.
- Adjust timing to re-evaluate the patient based on resource availability and patient stability.