| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2878579 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The current Manitoba CICU model of 24-hour intensive care physician/cardiac anesthesiologist staffing in postoperative cardiac surgery care is associated with reduced transfusion of blood components, decreased requirement for mechanical ventilation, and shorter hospital length of stay.
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Authors
Kanwal MD, Ryan FRCPC, Dean D. FRCPC, Rizwan PhD, FRCSC, Joel FRCPC, Alan H. FRCSC, Rakesh C. PhD, FRCSC, Cardiovascular Health Research in Manitoba Investigator Group Cardiovascular Health Research in Manitoba Investigator Group,