Why the study?
What are the risk factors for prolonged surgical intensive care unit stay and associated mortality?
What are the risk factors for prolonged surgical intensive care unit stay and associated mortality?
An ICU stay >16 days defines a prolonged SICU stay, with renal replacement therapy and mechanical circulatory support being major risk factors for prolonged stay and mortality.
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May aid risk stratification for prolonged SICU stay; leaves open whether targeted interventions reduce duration or mortality.
Huang et al. (2010) studied this question.
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