Why the study?
This review was designed to evaluate early extubation protocols, differences between early and late extubation, and the safety and efficacy of early extubation in surgical intensive care after CABG.
Does early extubation (fast-track cardiac care) reduce perioperative morbidity, costs, and length of stay compared to conventional care in patients undergoing CABG and open-heart surgery?
Does early extubation (fast-track cardiac care) reduce perioperative morbidity, costs, and length of stay compared to conventional care in patients undergoing CABG and open-heart surgery?
Early extubation protocols post-CABG safely reduce ICU and hospital length of stay and costs without increasing mortality, though careful patient selection is required.
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Early extubation after CABG shortens ICU/hospital stays without mortality increase but may raise reintubation risk; leaves open standardized protocols for high-risk patients.
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