Financial Impact of Deep Sternal Wound Infections After Coronary Surgery: A Microcosting Analysis.

Bianca Maria Maglia OrlandiOmar Asdrúbal Vilca MejiaEvelinda Marramon TrindadeFabio B Jatene

Published in: Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery (2023)

In summary, our results demonstrate the incremental costs of a detailed microcosting evaluation of infections on CABG patients in São Paulo, Brazil. Hospital stay was an important cost driver identified, demonstrating the importance of evaluating patients' characteristics and managing risks for a faster, safer, and more effective discharge.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
emergency department
minimally invasive
coronary artery
patient reported outcomes
young adults
acute coronary syndrome
health insurance
aortic valve
adverse drug