The Impact of Palliative Care Consultation in the ICU on Length of Stay: A Systematic Review and Cost Evaluation.

Related Articles The Impact of Palliative Care Consultation in the ICU on Length of Stay: A Systematic Review and Cost Evaluation. J Intensive Care Med. 2018 Jun;33(6):346-353 Authors: Kyeremanteng K, Gagnon LP, Thavorn K, Heyland D, D’Egidio G Abstract INTRODUCTION: The intensive care unit (ICU) consumes 20% of hospital expenditures and 1% of gross domestic product. Many strategies have been attempted to reduce ICU costs. A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effect of palliative care (PC) consultations in the ICU on length of stay (LOS) and costs. METHODS: A literature search was performed using PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and…
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