@pitochk: Hospitals and medical institutions use color codes to quickly and accurately transmit important information between staff. This allows coordinated action without unnecessary delays in situations where every second matters. The blue code is most often associated with a sudden deterioration in a patient’s condition and the need to urgently call a resuscitation team. The red code usually indicates a fire alarm or smoke. In such cases, staff follow a pre-established safety and evacuation plan. The orange code in many systems refers to incidents involving chemical or biological contamination, such as a hazardous substance leak or contact with a potentially contaminated environment. It signals the need to take protective measures and isolate the area. The very existence of this kind of coding makes you think about what healthcare workers go through, how quickly they have to respond, and what actions are required in different situations. At least now you know what they are usually shouting about in hospital TV shows. #hospital #medicine #emergency #edit #nurse