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| − | '''Emergency codes''' are often used in | + | '''Emergency codes''' are often used in [[hospital]]s to identify significant emergencies. The most noted, "code blue," almost universally represents [[cardiac arrest]].<ref>http://www.ast.org/pdf/Standards_of_Practice/Guideline_Code_Blue.pdf</ref> "Code red" commonly represents a [[fire]] emergency, in which case staff are to follow R.A.C.E. procedures.<ref>http://www.safety.duke.edu/FireSafety/SSFP/Plans/Site-Specific%20Fire%20Plan%20Part%20II%20-%20Duke%20Hospital.pdf</ref> Other codes often vary by facility. |
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Latest revision as of 16:54, March 5, 2010
Emergency codes are often used in hospitals to identify significant emergencies. The most noted, "code blue," almost universally represents cardiac arrest.[1] "Code red" commonly represents a fire emergency, in which case staff are to follow R.A.C.E. procedures.[2] Other codes often vary by facility.