19/10/2025
RAPID RESPONSE & RED FLAGS FOR ADULT !
1- Respiratory status :
• Acute Significant change in patient's baseline
• Respiratory rate 28 breaths/ minutes
• Oxygen saturation less than 85% for more than five minutes with or without oxygen
• Increasing oxygen demands to maintain baseline oxygen saturation
2- Heart rate :
• Acute significant change in patient's baseline heart rate or rhythm (awake status)
• HR 130 beats/ minutes
3- Blood pressure :
•Acute significant Change in patient's baseline blood pressure
•Systolic BP 180 mm Hg
•Diastolic BP >100 mmHg
4- Uncontrolled bleeding :
5- Urinary output less than 20ml/hr :
6- Change in mental status or seizures :
•Acute significant change in patient's baseline neurological status
•Alteration in level of consciousness
•Acute mental status change
•Unexplained onset of lethargy and or agitation
•Seizure
7- Symptoms of stroke :
•Sudden loss or change in speech
• Sudden loss of movement of weakness of face, arms or legs
• Sudden loss of sensation
8- Chest pain :
• Unresponsive to nitroglycerin
• New onset chest pain/ chest discomfort/ chest tightness
Dr Abdul Haseeb Tahrik
