Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8653560 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2018 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Designation as a comprehensive Aortic Center with implementation of strategic workflow systems and a culture of “no refusal of transfers” resulted in a significant increase in aortic volume for both emergent and elective aortic cases. Case volumes increased for all specialties involved in the center. Improvements in transfer center and emergency medical services communication demonstrated a trend toward more efficient transfer times. These increases and improvements were sustainable for 2 years after this designation.
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Authors
Adam Tanious, Mathew Wooster, Marcelo Giarelli, Paul A. Armstrong, Brad Johnson, Karl A. Illig, Bruce Zwiebel, Lawrence S. Grundy, Robert Hooker, Christiano Caldeira, Martin A. Back, Murray L. Shames,