title: Fast track cardiac surgery pathways: early extubation, process of care, and cost containment.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Cheng
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia / Q000379:methods*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000191:economics*; D003363:Cost Control; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D007902:Length of Stay; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000191:economics*; D012307:Risk Factors