Factors influencing Vizient length of stay index after surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical stabilization of ribs (SSRF) has been associated with shorter durations of mechanical ventilation and hospital and intensive care unit lengths of stay (LOS). Vizient is a national organization that provides detailed quality data, including the LOS index, benchmarked to comparable-sized and acuity health systems.

Aims

Identify factors associated with shorter and expected LOS index among patients undergoing SSRF.

Method

We performed a retrospective review of all adult trauma patients who underwent SSRF from November 2021 to May 2023 at our American College of Surgeons Level 1 trauma center. Logistic regression on key patient characteristics was performed to assess associations with LOS index <1.

Results

37 (69%) patients had an LOS index <1, w

SUBMITTER: Farooqi NB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12636971 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature