Delay of transfer from the intensive care unit: a prospective observational analysis on economic effects of delayed in-house transfer

Abstract Background Intensive care unit (ICU) capacity is a scant and precious resource in hospitals. Therefore, an optimal occupancy rate as well as detailed occupation planning is of great importance. Most literature deals with admission to the ICU, while only few discuss discharge from the ICU. S...

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Main Authors: G. Edenharter, D. Gartner, M. Heim, J. Martin, U. Pfeiffer, F. Vogt, K. Braun, D. Pförringer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-019-0388-3