The effectiveness of right heart catheterization in the initial care of critically ill patients. SUPPORT Investigators.

AF Jr, Connors; T, Speroff; NV, Dawson; C, Thomas; FE Jr, Harrell; D, Wagner; N, Desbiens; L, Goldman; AW, Wu; RM, Califf; WJ Jr, Fulkerson; H, Vidaillet; S, Broste; P, Bellamy; J, Lynn; WA, Knaus

doi:10.1001/jama.276.11.889

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The effectiveness of right heart catheterization in the initial care of critically ill patients. SUPPORT Investigators.

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Authors:

Connors AF Jr

Speroff T

Dawson NV

Abstract

Objective To examine the association between the use of right heart catheterization (RHC) during the first 24 hours of care in the intensive care unit (ICU) and subsequent survival, length of stay, intensity of care, and cost of care.Design Prospective cohort study.Setting Five US teaching hospitals...

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