Expanding the Use of Critical Pathways in Critical Care
- 1 November 1994
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing
- Vol. 13 (6) , 316-324
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00003465-199411000-00013
Abstract
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.Keywords
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