Table 3 Interventions recorded during MET calls
All (n = 1343) | NP led (n = 1070) | ICUR led (n = 273) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IV cannulation | 300 (22.4) | 258 (24.1) | 42 (15.4) | 0.002 |
Fluid bolus | 429 (32) | 357 (33.4) | 72 (26.5) | 0.03 |
ECG | 742 (55.4) | 627 (58.6) | 115 (42.6) | < 0.001 |
Arterial blood gas analysis | 280 (20.9) | 222 (20.7) | 58 (21.6) | 0.8 |
Body fluid or blood cultures | 153 (11.4) | 131 (12.2) | 58 (21.6) | 0.77 |
Bag and mask ventilation | 2 (0.2) | 1 (0.1) | 1 (0.4) | 1 |
Endotracheal intubation | 1 (0.1) | 0 | 1 (0.4) | 0.2 |
Change in resuscitation plans after MET call | 211 (15.7) | 174 (16.2) | 37 (13.6) | 0.3 |