Careful monitoring of at-risk patients, early intervention, and timely escalation to the critical care unit from a general ward has been shown to improve patient clinical outcomes. The first text of its kind in this important area, Rapid Response Events in the Critically Ill: A Case-Based Approach to Inpatient Medical Emergencies is designed to help you recognize the fundamental signs of deterioration in patients on medical wards and ensure that transfer is made to the ICU before the development of adverse clinical outcomes. Using a highly effective teaching approach preferred by both residents and fellows, this innovative text links theory to practice with a brief review of clinical cases sourced from various academic centers. Presents 62 real-world clinical cases that demonstrate the principles of diagnosis and therapy, helping you develop a thorough understanding of how to diagnose and treat each condition.  Provides practical clinical insights into the best methods to improve patient safety and quality of care through the rapid identification and clinical intervention of hospitalized patients suffering acute deterioration.  Emphasizes how to identify and manage problems in a way that integrates theory and clinical experience.  Cases contain an algorithmic flow chart for rapid decision-making reference, clinical pearls on diagnosis and management, and a consistent format for quick and easy access to key information.  Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. 

Table of Contents:
PART 1 Cases With Cardiovascular Pathologies 1 Chest Pain in a Patient With Coronary Artery Disease - I 2 Chest Pain in a Patient With Coronary Artery Disease - II 3 Chest Pain in a Patient With Hypertensive Emergency 4 Tachycardia in a Patient With Atrial Fibrillation 5 Tachycardia in a Patient With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy 6 Tachycardia in a Patient With Alcohol Withdrawal 7 Tachycardia in a Patient With Severe Pain 8 Tachycardia and Hypotension in a Patient on Anticoagulation 9 Bradycardia in a Patient With Atrial Fibrillation 10 Bradycardia in a Patient With Myocardial Infarction 11 Bradycardia in a Patient With Heart Failure 12 Hypotension in a Patient With Heart Failure 13 Hypotension in a Patient With Myocardial Infarction 14 Cardiac Arrest in a Patient With Pulseless Electrical Activity 15 Cardiac Arrest in a Patient With Ventricular Fibrillation 16 Cardiac Arrest in a Patient With Torsades de Pointes PART 2 Cases With Respiratory Pathologies 17 Tachypnea in a Patient With Severe Anemia 18 Tachypnea in a Patient With Asthma 19 Tachypnea in a Patient After Hip Repair Surgery 20 Hypoxia in a Patient After Repair of Femoral Fracture 21 Hypoxia in a Patient With No Cardiac or Pulmonary History 22 Acute Hypoxia in a Patient With Stroke 23 Hypoxia in a Patient With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 24 Hypoxia in a Patient With COVID-19 25 Hypoxia in a Patient With Hypertensive Emergency 26 Hypoxia in a Patient With Bullous Emphysema 27 Hypoxia in a Patient With Myasthenia Gravis 28 Hypoxia in a Patient With Sickle Cell Disease 29 Hypoxia in a Patient With Massive Pleural Effusion 30 Hypoxia in a Morbidly Obese Patient 31 Hypoxia in a Patient With Hemoptysis 32 Facial Swelling in a Patient After Bronchoscopy 33 Facial Swelling in a Patient With Penicillin Allergy PART 3 Cases With Neurological Pathologies 34 Altered Mental Status of Unknown Cause 35 Altered Mental Status From Medication Adverse Effect 36 Altered Mental Status in a Patient With CNS Lymphoma 37 Altered Mental Status in a Patient With Sepsis 38 Altered Mental Status in a Patient With Substance Use Disorder 39 Altered Mental Status in a Patient Transferred From ICU 40 Acute Vision Loss in a Patient With Eye Pain 41 Acute Vision Loss in a Patient With Atrial Fibrillation 42 Acute Onset Facial Droop 43 Loss of Consciousness in a Patient With Viral Gastroenteritis 44 Loss of Consciousness in a Patient With Seizure Disorder 45 Seizures in a Patient With Medication Non-Compliance 46 Seizures in a Patient With Hyponatremia 47 Seizures in a Patient With New Hemodialysis 48 Severe Headache in a Patient With Migraines 49 Severe Headache in a Patient After Lumbar Puncture 50 Hyperthermia in a Patient on Polypharmacy PART 4 Cases With Gastrointestinal Pathologies 51 Hematemesis in a Patient With Alcohol Use Disorder 52 Hematochezia in a Patient With Diverticulosis 53 Acute Abdominal Pain in a Patient on High Dose Steroids 54 Acute Abdominal Pain in a Patient With Atrial Fibrillation 55 Foreign Body Ingestion PART 5 Cases With Endocrinological Pathologies 56 Hypotension in a Patient With Adrenal Insufficiency 57 Altered Mental Status in a Patient With Insulin-Dependent Diabetes 58 Hypotension in a Patient With Progressive Neurological Decline 59 Tachycardia in a Patient on Amiodarone 60 Muscle Spasms in a Patient With a History of Thyroidectomy PART 6 Cases With Musculoskeletal Pathologies 61 Acute Foot Discoloration in a Patient With Peripheral Vascular Disease 62 Acute Leg Pain in a Patient With Cellulitis Index