The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Mar 2012
Editorial Biography Historical ArticleHistorical perspectives of The American Association for Thoracic Surgery: John L. Yates (1873-1938).
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2012
The universal bed model for patient care improves outcome and lowers cost in cardiac surgery.
With the escalating demands to increase the efficiency and decrease the cost, innovations in postoperative cardiac surgical patient care are needed. The universal bed model is an innovative care delivery system that allows patient care to be managed in one setting from postoperation to discharge. We hypothesized that the universal bed model in the context of cardiac surgery would improve outcomes and efficacy. ⋯ The universal bed patient care model allows for expedient and efficacious care as measured by decreased length of intensive care unit and hospital stay, improved postoperative outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost savings.