Boarding ICU patients: Are our rounding practices subpar? - 20/03/18
, Justin S. Hatchimonji b, Daniel N. Holena b, Mark J. Seamon b, Brian P. Smith b, Lewis J. Kaplan b, Niels D. Martin b, Patrick M. Reilly b, C. William Schwab b, Jose L. Pascual b, ⁎ Abstract |
Introduction |
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) patients “boarding” in ICUs other than the designated home unit have been shown to suffer increased rates of complications. We hypothesized that ICU rounding practices are different when SICU patients are housed in home vs. boarding ICUs.
Material and methods |
SICU rounds were observed at an academic quaternary medical center. Individual patient rounding time and order seen on rounds along with patient data and demographics were recorded. Multivariable regression analysis was used for comparison between patients.
Results |
Non-boarders were older, observed on a later post ICU admission day and were more likely to be mechanically ventilated. Boarded patients were often seen at the end of rounds and for less time. Not being a boarder, age, APACHE II score on admission, vasopressor use, and positive pressure ventilation all predicted increased rounding time.
Conclusions |
Surgical ICU patients boarding in non-preferred units are often seen at the end of rounds, result in a greater reliance upon telephone communication, and receive less bedside attention from ICU provider teams.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Boarding patients, Rounding time, Chronological order of rounding
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Vol 215 - N° 4
P. 669-674 - avril 2018 Retour au numéro
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