Table 1: Patient outcomes measured.
Outcomes |
Primary Outcome: Length of stay |
Secondary Outcomes: Morbidity and mortality • Acute kidney injury by RIFLE Criteria • ST elevation or Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction • Change in: lactate, creatinine, and troponin from baseline • Respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation/total vent days • In-Hospital Mortality |
Secondary Outcomes: Resource utilization Laboratory and radiological evaluations: • Quantity of laboratory tests ordered • Quantity of radiologic and echocardiographic studies Medical interventions: • Vasopressor use and peak dose • Quantity of IV fluid volume use • Quantity of blood product use |