作者: M. Swart , J. B. Carlisle
DOI: 10.1002/BJS.7789
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摘要: Background: Evidence for the benefit of critical care after surgery is limited. This study assessed value immediate admission to unit (CCU) open colorectal surgery. Methods: Patients aged over 45 years were screened with a cardiopulmonary exercise test determine their anaerobic threshold. Less fit patients defined by an threshold below 11 ml oxygen per kg min assigned either or surgical ward care. Those above The outcome measure was number cardiac events. Results: Of 153 who underwent testing, 55 had at least (ward care) and 98 less than min, whom 39 allocated 51 Median length CCU stay 31 (range 5–46) h. More events occurred in (7 39) those (0 51): absolute difference 18 (95 cent confidence interval 10 26) (P = 0·002). There no higher. Conclusion: Patients managed fewer events. Copyright © 2011 British Journal Surgery Society Ltd. Published John Wiley & Sons,