Abstract
Ultra-fast track extubation may be associated with cost savings, but without a clear culture of safety it remains for provider teams to decide whether these savings are worth the added risk within their local context. Operating Room Versus Intensive Care Unit Extubation Within 6 Hours After On-Pump Cardiac Surgery: Early Results and Hospital CostsSeminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryPreviewTime-directed extubation (fast-track) protocols may decrease length of stay and cost but data on operating room (OR) extubation is limited. The objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of extubation in the OR versus fast-track extubation within 6 hours of leaving the operating room. Patients undergoing nonemergent STS index cases (2011–2021) who were extubated within 6 hours were identified from a regional STS quality collaborative. Patients were stratified by extubation in the OR versus fast track. Full-Text PDF
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