Risk factors for unplanned ICU admission after emergency department holding orders

Emergency department (ED) holding orders are used in an effort to streamline patient flow. Little research exists on the safety of this practice. Here, we report on prevalence and risk factors for upgrade of medical admissions to ICU for whom holding orders were written.

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