Table 4.
Interventions during rapid response activation.
| Day, N (%) 534 (38) | Night/WE, N (%) 870 (62) | OR | 95% C.I. | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiogram | 11 (2) | 4 (<1) | 0.22 | 0.07–0.69 | 0.01 |
| Diuretics | 26 (5) | 69 (8) | 1.68 | 1.06–2.68 | 0.03 |
| Bronchodilators | 13 (2) | 63 (7) | 3.13 | 1.71–5.74 | <0.001 |
| Supplemental O2 | 331 (62) | 599 (69) | 1.34 | 1.07–1.68 | 0.01 |
| Chest radiography | 154 (29) | 344 (40) | 1.61 | 1.27–2.02 | <0.001 |
| Central venous line placement | 64 (12) | 160 (18) | 1.65 | 1.21–2.25 | 0.002 |
| Peripheral IV placement | 176 (33) | 330 (38) | 1.24 | 0.99–1.55 | 0.07 |
| Urinary catheter placement | 16 (3) | 45 (5) | 1.76 | 0.98–3.15 | 0.05 |
| Intubation | 50 (9) | 95 (11) | 1.18 | 0.82–1.70 | 0.36 |
| Transfer to ICU | 306 (57) | 494 (57) | 0.96 | 0.78–1.21 | 0.82 |
WE: weekend; OR: Odds ratio; IV: intravenous catheter; ICU: intensive care unit.