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Redefining in-hospital resuscitation: The concept of the medical emergency team
Hillman K, Parr M, Flabouris A, Bishop G, Stewart A. Redefining in-hospital resuscitation: The concept of the medical emergency team. Resuscitation. 2001;48(2):105-110.

This article describes the characteristics of a Medical Emergency Team (MET), also referred to as a Rapid Response Team or Medical Response Team (MRT). Also identified are the issues to be addressed in implementing a MET program, including the development of criteria for calling the MET.



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