Impact of a multidisciplinary team discussion on planned ICU admissions after complex abdominal wall reconstruction.

Johannes A WegdamD L C de JongM J C A M GielenS W NienhuijsA F M FüsersN D BouvyT S de Vries Reilingh

Published in: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (2023)

A MDT's decision for a planned ICU admission after complex abdominal wall reconstruction was more accurate than any of the other risk-stratifying tools. Fifteen percent of the patients experienced unexpected operative events that changed the MDT decision. This study demonstrated the added value of a MDT in the care pathway of patients with complex abdominal wall hernias.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
palliative care
quality improvement
end stage renal disease
healthcare
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
emergency department
mechanical ventilation
decision making
high resolution
patient reported outcomes
pain management
mass spectrometry
chronic pain