Impact of delayed admission to intensive care units on mortality of critically ill patients: a cohort study |
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Authors: | Lucienne TQ Cardoso Cintia MC Grion Tiemi Matsuo Elza HT Anami Ivanil AM Kauss Ludmila Seko Ana M Bonametti |
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Affiliation: | 1.Hospital Universitário de Londrina, Divisão de Terapia Intensiva, Avenida Robert Koch 60, Vila Operária, Londrina, Paraná 86038-450, Brazil |
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Abstract: | Introduction When the number of patients who require intensive care is greater than the number of beds available, intensive care unit (ICU) entry flow is obstructed. This phenomenon has been associated with higher mortality rates in patients that are not admitted despite their need, and in patients that are admitted but are waiting for a bed. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a delay in ICU admission affects mortality for critically ill patients. |
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