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01/Jul/2026
01/Jul/2026
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2026AO2054
Highlights ■ A total of 441 rapid response team activations among adult oncology outpatients in 2023. ■ Most activations occurred during clinic visits or imaging exams; few in chemotherapy. ■ Key triggers included staff concern and arterial hypertension. ■ Outcomes: 8.8% of patients required intensive care unit transfer and 2.3% died in the hospital. ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the characteristics, timing, documentation completeness, and outcomes of Rapid Response Team activations among adult oncology outpatients. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed all […]
Keywords: Ambulatory care; Emergency medical services; Medical oncology; Outpatient; Patient safety; Rapid response team