J Cardiothorac Surg
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J Cardiothorac Surg · Jan 2006
Preoperative calculation of risk for prolonged intensive care unit stay following coronary artery bypass grafting.
Patients who have prolonged stay in intensive care unit (ICU) are associated with adverse outcomes. Such patients have cost implications and can lead to shortage of ICU beds. We aimed to develop a preoperative risk prediction tool for prolonged ICU stay following coronary artery surgery (CABG). ⋯ A prediction tool has been developed which is reliable and valid. The tool is being piloted at our institution to aid resource management.