Expanding the use of critical pathways in critical care.
Critical pathways are known to decrease the patient's length of stay while simultaneously using resources effectively and efficiently. Several additional functions of critical pathways exist: pathways are used as tools for teaching; to predict and prevent complications; streamline charting; and anticipate staffing needs. These and other functions of critical pathways are described as they apply to critical care patients.
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D002985:Clinical Protocols; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000451:nursing; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D009737:Nursing Records; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care