Betenas Ayalew Tafesse
Department of Anesthesiology Critical Care and Pain Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Abeb, Ethiopia
Publications
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Research Article
Incidence and Outcome of Readmission of Surgical Patients to Intensive Care Unit and Associated Factors at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Prospective Observational Study
Author(s): Osman Aman Hamido*, Yidersal Demsie Denberu, Amria Shamil Shafi, Yonatan Abebe Bulto and Betenas Ayalew Tafesse
Background Globally, advancements in critical care have significantly improved survival rates for critically ill patients. However, the availability and high cost of intensive care facilities remain major challenges, especially in developing countries. ICU readmission, defined as a patient’s deterioration during the same hospitalization necessitating a return to the ICU, is associated with poor outcomes and increased costs. While most studies on ICU readmissions are conducted in developed nations, little is known about its epidemiology, causes, and outcomes in Ethiopia. Objective To determine the incidence, associated factors, and outcomes of surgical ICU readmissions at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) from September 2023 to February 2024. Methodology This prospective, institution-based study was co.. Read More»