The Use of Critical Care Services After Orthopedic Surgery at a High-Volume Orthopedic Medical Center: A Retrospective Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: With an aging population, orthopedics has become one of the largest and fastest growing surgical fields. However, data on the use of critical care services (CCS) in patients undergoing orthopedic procedures remain sparse. Purpose: We sought to elucidate the prevalence and characteristics of patients requiring CCS and intermediate levels of care after orthopedic surgeries at a high-volume orthopedic medical center. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed inpatient electronic medical record data (2016-2020) at a high-volume orthopedic hospital. Patients who required CCS and intermediate levels of care, including step-down unit (SDU) and telemetry services, were identified. We described characteristics related to patients, procedures, and outcomes, including type

SUBMITTER: Zhong H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9247588 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature