Does analysis of medical emergency team call comparing subjective to `` objective '' call criteria?
The "worried" criterion was the most frequent reason for MET calls, implying a high degree of empowerment and independent action by nursing staff. Low SpO2 and respiratory distress were the most common causes for concern. There was a significant difference between MET calls triggered by "worried" criteria and "objective" criteria for outcomes immediately following MET (p < 0.001). Further assessment and refinement of MET triggers particularly in relation to respiratory distress and pulse oximetry may be needed.
A novel locus for HHS maps to chromosome 13q12.12 approximately 12.3 in a Chinese family.