US Medical Term · emergency
Rapid Response Team
Equipo de respuesta rápida
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Rapid Response Team |
| Spanish (Español) | Equipo de respuesta rápida |
| Chinese (中文) | 快速反應小組 |
| Korean (한국어) | 신속 대응 팀 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đội phản ứng nhanh |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Rapid Response Team |
| Portuguese (Português) | Equipe de resposta rápida |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ทีมตอบสนองเร่งด่วน |
| Japanese (日本語) | ラピッドレスポンスチーム |
What it means
A rapid response team (RRT) is a group of experienced hospital clinicians—usually including a critical care nurse, a respiratory therapist, and sometimes a physician—who respond quickly to early signs of deterioration in a hospitalized patient before a full emergency such as cardiac arrest occurs. Families and nurses can call the rapid response team if they notice a patient is suddenly breathing differently, becoming confused, or changing in color or consciousness. Most hospitals encourage patients and families to activate the RRT themselves if they are worried. Acting early can prevent a Code Blue and lead to better outcomes.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I am worried about my mother; can I call the rapid response team?
Estoy preocupado por mi madre; ¿puedo llamar al equipo de respuesta rápida?
The rapid response team was called when his breathing changed suddenly.
El equipo de respuesta rápida fue llamado cuando su respiración cambió repentinamente.
As a family member, you have the right to activate the rapid response team.
Como familiar, tiene el derecho de activar el equipo de respuesta rápida.
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Last reviewed: September 2026