Hospital Characteristics Associated with Failure to Rescue from Complications after Pancreatectomy

2010277 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Nicholas H. Osborne · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

John D. Birkmeyer · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Justin B. Dimick · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

Several hospital characteristics are associated with FTR from major complications. However, a large portion of what makes some hospitals better than others at rescuing patients remains unexplained. Future research should focus on hospital cultures and attitudes that may contribute to the timely recognition and effective management of major complications.

Topics & Keywords

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Emergency and Acute Care Studies Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 211, Issue 3, pp. 325-330

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2010.04.025

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