Key result
Implementation of a critical care team in an open general ICU was associated with a significant reduction in adjusted ICU mortality (OR 0.525) compared to standard care, particularly among patients on mechanical ventilation.
Why the study?
Does a critical care team reduce ICU mortality in patients admitted to an open general ICU?
Observational (n=830)
No
Does a critical care team reduce ICU mortality in patients admitted to an open general ICU?
Odds Ratio: 0.525 (95% CI 0.281–0.98)
Absolute Event Rate: 14% vs 12.3%
p-value: p=0.043
Implementing a critical care team providing rapid consultation in an open general ICU is associated with reduced ICU mortality and improved weaning from mechanical ventilation.
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May support critical care teams in open ICUs; hypothesis-generating and requires RCTs before practice change.
Kim et al. (2012) conducted an observational in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission (n=830). Critical care team (CCT) vs. Non-CCT (standard open general ICU care) was evaluated on ICU mortality (OR 0.525, 95% CI 0.281-0.980, p=0.043). Implementation of a critical care team in an open general ICU was associated with a significant reduction in adjusted ICU mortality (OR 0.525) compared to standard care, particularly among patients on mechanical ventilation.
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