Failure to rescue: variation in mortality after cardiac surgery.

Milan MilojevicChris BondChang HeFrancis L ShannonMelissa ClarkPatricia F TheurerRichard L Prager

Published in: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (2021)

This study demonstrates that timely recognition and appropriate treatment of complications are as important as preventing complications to further reduce operative mortality in cardiac surgery. FTR tools may provide vital information for quality improvement initiatives.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
risk factors
cardiac surgery
cardiovascular events
acute kidney injury
patient safety
type diabetes
health information
combination therapy