Delay of transfer from the intensive care unit: a prospective observational study of incidence, causes, and financial impact

Delay of transfer from the intensive care unit: a prospective observational study of incidence, causes, and financial impact

Introduction: A paucity of literature exists regarding delays in transfer out of the intensive care unit. We sought to analyze the incidence, causes, and costs of delayed transfer from a surgical intensive care unit (SICU). Methods: An IRB-approved prospective observational study was conducted fr...

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Main Authors: Johnson, Daniel W., Schmidt, Ulrich H., Bittner, Edward A., Christensen, Benjamin, Levi, Retsef, Pino, Richard M.
Other Authors: Sloan School of Management
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central Ltd 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/80292
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1994-4875

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