Factors which portended a longer postoperative LOS were preoperative lengths of stay that lasted 10 days or more (P less than .001) and being cared for in the neonatal vs. the pediatric ICU (P = .002).
“The use of paralytic agents in this complex cohort was not an independent predictor of longer LOS,” Mr. Bauer concluded. “Instead, factors such as preoperative LOS along with [certain] indications ultimately affected the LOS. Finally, the ideal sedative protocol following tracheostomy has not been determined and requires additional investigation.”
Mr. Bauer reported that neither he nor his associates had relevant financial conflicts to disclose.
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