Accurate Prediction of Congenital Heart Surgical Length of Stay Incorporating a Procedure-Based Categorical Variable*

Conclusions: Using a model comprised of basic patient characteristics, we developed a robust prediction tool for patients who will remain in the ICU longer than 7 days after cardiac surgery, at the time of postoperative ICU admission. This model may assist in patient counseling, case scheduling, and capacity management. Further examination in external settings is needed to establish generalizability.
Source: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Cardiac Intensive Care Source Type: research