Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10018031 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The most notable change after ICU expansion was a decrease in time spent on ambulance diversion. Increasing ICU beds appears to have shortened ED length of stay for ICU patients but has less effect on other admitted patients and apparently no effect on patients discharged home.
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Authors
K. John PhD, Christopher F. MD, Mohamud MD, MS, Stephanie L. PhD, Cody C. BS, Robert A. MD, MPH,