MET call team behaviour

MET calls are an example of the formation of an ad hoc team around a deteriorating patient. Each aspect of the team’s function can be understood in the ‘Ad Hoc team process’. The MET registrar must assist in each aspect of the MET behaviour where contemporaneous assessment, diagnosis and management must occur, often with team members who are not well known.​

• Overview
• ​MET call team behaviour
• MET call team set-up
• Team communication 
• Types of problems seen on MET calls
• ​A framework for approaching a MET call as an ICU registrar

The MET must develop early leadership with establishment of team role structure, communication and goals. The patient and family must be included throughout the entire in this process. The aim of the MET is to safely and rapidly develop and execute a management plan for the deteriorating patient.

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Bibliography:​
Jones D, D. G. (2006). Medical Emergency Team syndromes and an approach to their management. Critical Care, 10(1).