Article: Discharge Time, Discharge TISS Scores, and Discharge Facility and Post-ICU Discharge Hospital Mortality.

Discharge Time, Discharge TISS Scores, and Discharge Facility and Post-ICU Discharge Hospital Mortality

Abstract & Commentary

Synopsis: Both late discharge and high discharge TISS scores are indicators of premature ICU discharge and were associated with increased post-ICU hospital mortality.

Source: Beck DH, et al. Waiting for the break of dawn? The effects of discharge time, discharge TISS scores and discharge facility on hospital mortality after intensive care. Intensive Care Med. 2002;28(9):1287-1293.

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