Intermediate
Technical
IVT
MET team
Pronunciation: met team
Also written as: MET — Medical Emergency Team
Medical Emergency Team responding to psychiatric patient medical crises within hospital settings.
Full Definition
Medical Emergency Team composed of physicians, nurses, and specialists who respond rapidly to medical emergencies in psychiatric patients. In psychiatric hospitals, MET team activation requires careful documentation distinguishing medical emergencies from psychiatric crises, as response protocols differ significantly. Editorial context should recognize that psychiatric facilities may have modified MET team compositions and criteria compared to general medical hospitals.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from psychiatric crisis response teams.
In Context
- "The MET team was activated when the patient developed chest pain and shortness of breath." — Emergency response documentation
- "MET team protocols were revised to address psychiatric patient-specific considerations." — Policy revision documentation
Also known as
rapid response team
emergency response team
Contrasted with
routine consultation
scheduled intervention
Don't confuse with
psychiatric emergency team
crisis team