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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 Mar 1.
Published in final edited form as: Am J Nurs. 2016 Mar;116(3):38–47. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000481279.45428.5a

Table 2.

Reported Perceived Benefits of RRTs.

Perceived Benefits of RRTs
Escalation and rapid care of patients in crisis Having a backup system that is always available, especially when staff is worried
Facilitation of patient transfer to ICU Improved staff morale and teamwork
Immediate attention and early intervention Redistribution of nurses' workload
Access to critical care experts Nurses gain peace of mind and a sense of security

Note. * ICU = Intensive Care Unit