Clinical 1/24/10 - 1/25/10 1800 - 0700

WHAT: A rapid response was called. A patients o2 sats were droping and he was having a difficult time breathing. The nurse was concerned about him. The respiratory team, Deb the house supervisor, the clinical supervisor for the floor came. It was good to watch how they all work together asking questions to the patient, nurse and the family about how the patient had been when he began having trouble ets. Respiratory quickly drew blood gas levels. a non-rebreather mask at 10L o2 was placed on the patient. Chest x-rays were done. All of this was done quickly and smoothly and the patient reported feeling better with just the O2.

SO WHAT: The clinical objective I learned was analyzing and managing resources. The patients status was analyized using his family, the RN, clinical supervisor, house supervisor, and respiratory therapist as resources.

NOW WHAT: I learned what a great resource rapid response is any time you are concerned about your patient. And that we should probably use it more often.