Abstract
PURPOSE: Studies have demonstrated the value of intensive care unit (ICU) protocols on the duration of mechanical ventilation. These were performed primarily at teaching institutions. We utilized benchmarked severity adjusted data to demonstrate the value of protocols, a multidisciplinary team, and a part-time medical director to monitor and achieve a reduction in severity adjusted ventilator days in a community hospital open ICU.
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