Key result
In-hospital transport of postoperative cardiac surgery patients was associated with minor complications, most frequently respiratory alkalosis (13.75%) and hypotension (2.5%).
Why the study?
What are the complications associated with in-hospital transport of postoperative cardiac surgical patients?
Population
240 patients undergoing elective open heart surgery between January-September 2013
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Duration of transport
Authors
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Supports vigilant monitoring for alkalosis and hypotension during transport; leaves open prospective trials to guide protocol optimization.
Observational (n=240)
No
What are the complications associated with in-hospital transport of postoperative cardiac surgical patients?
In-hospital transport of postoperative cardiac surgery patients is generally safe and associated with mostly minor complications, provided the transport time is short and the team is experienced.
Sivrikoz et al. (2013) conducted an observational in Postoperative cardiac surgery (n=240). In-hospital transport was evaluated on Complications during transport. In-hospital transport of postoperative cardiac surgery patients was associated with minor complications, most frequently respiratory alkalosis (13.75%) and hypotension (2.5%).
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