Table 1 Search term used in electronic database
From: Systematic review of factors influencing length of stay in ICU after adult cardiac surgery
| Â | Search terms |
|---|---|
LOS | LOS, Extended LOS, long LOS, prolonged LOS, excess LOS |
Surgery | Cardiac surgery, heart surgery, AND post* |
Intensive care unit | Critical care, cardiac ICU, ICU, and intensive care |
Management strategies | Resource planning, bed management, patient flow, scheduling, throughputs, and efficiency |