p. IV-16
"The concept of Medical Emergency Teams (MET) has been explored as a method to identify patients at risk and intervene to prevent the development of cardiac arrest."
- usually consist of a physician and critical care nurse
- team is available at all times
- team activated by other hospital staff based on specific criteria
The studies that have been conducted on this system so far have been either supportive or neutral.
"Introduction of MET system for adult in-hospital patients should be considered."
- team member selection
- calling criteria
- education and awareness of hospital staff
- method of team activation