Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8653445 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Asymptomatic CEA performed before the weekend was associated with longer LOS although there were no differences in perioperative mortality, morbidity, and discharge medication compliance. Such LOS increase, albeit small, may affect the hospital profit margin for the procedure and performing an elective CEA on asymptomatic patients earlier in the week may benefit in a shorter LOS. Improved team staffing and resources on weekends are potential areas for improvement for earlier discharge; however, further investigation is needed.
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Authors
Thomas W. Cheng, Alik Farber, Jeffrey A. Kalish, Douglas W. Jones, Myriam Castagne, Denis Rybin, Stephen J. Raulli, Jeffrey J. Siracuse, Vascular Quality Initiative Vascular Quality Initiative,