Table 2

Primary reason for RRS activation on the haemodialysis unit (N=107)

Variablen (%)
Primary reason for RRS activation
Respiratory
 Respiratory distress and/or hypoxaemia29 (27)
Neurological
 Mental status change26 (24)
 Seizure5 (5)
Cardiovascular
 Hypotension12 (11)
 Hypertension10 (9)
 Atrial fibrillation or flutter9 (8)
 Chest pain7 (7)
 Symptomatic bradycardia1 (1)
Other
 Cardiopulmonary arrest4 (4)
 Uncontrolled bleeding3 (3)
 Dialysis catheter dislodgment1 (1)
  • RRS, rapid response system.