Models to predict length of stay in the intensive care unit after coronary artery bypass grafting: a systematic review.

CONCLUSIONS: There are relatively few models for predicting ICU length of stay after CABG. Several aspects of methodological and reporting quality of studies in this field should be improved. There is a need for standardizing outcome and risk factor definitions in order to develop/validate a multi- institutional and international risk scoring system.
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Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - February 8, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Atashi A, Verburg IW, Karim H, Miri M, Abu-Hanna A, de Jonge E, de Keizer NF, Eslami S Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research