Association of Hospital Mortality With Initiation of Mechanical Ventilation on a Weekend: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Karan RaiIvor S DouglasAnuj B MehtaPublished in: Journal of intensive care medicine (2023)
Contrary to prior studies, no increased mortality was observed among newly admitted patients initiated on MV on weekends compared to weekdays. While weekend effects may exist in other settings, newly admitted patients likely have MV initiated in the emergency department or ICU, which tend to have more consistent staffing levels. Further research is needed to determine if care patterns in these units could be used as a model for units where weekend effects continue to impact outcomes.
Keyphrases
- mechanical ventilation
- emergency department
- end stage renal disease
- healthcare
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- intensive care unit
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- risk factors
- cardiovascular disease
- palliative care
- patient reported outcomes
- adipose tissue
- insulin resistance
- patient reported
- quality improvement
- pain management
- affordable care act