Purpose This study describes the use of, and modifications and additions made to, the
Global Trigger Tool (GTT) since its first release in 2003, and summarizes its findings with …

Background Early warning systems (EWS) and rapid response systems (RRS) have been
implemented internationally in acute hospitals to facilitate early recognition, referral and …

Objective: The objectives of this study are to determine the prevalence and preventability of
adverse events requiring an unplanned higher level of care, defined as an unplanned …

Background Despite the widespread adoption of the rapid response team (RRT) by many
hospitals, questions remain regarding their effectiveness in improving several aspects of …

AIM To investigate the incidence of disadvantageous events by using the Global Trigger
Tool in an intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS A retrospective descriptive study was …

Background The objectives of the study were to estimate the incidence of intensive care unit
(ICU) admissions due to adverse drug events (ADEs), to assess preventability, severity and …

Background ICUs' provision of complex care for critically ill patients results in an
environment with a high potential for adverse events. A study was conducted to characterize …

Importance Failure to rescue causes significant morbidity and mortality in the surgical
population. Human error is often the underlying cause of failure to rescue. Human error can …

Background Complex human and system factors impact the effectiveness of Rapid
Response Systems (RRS). Emergency Department (ED) specific RRS are relatively new …

Aims This study aimed to determine the occurrence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) that
caused admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a university hospital. Methods Clinical …