Implementation and Validation of Decision-Aid Tool to Reduce Unnecessary Testing Before Thoracic Surgery
Implementation and validation of the preT&S nomogram proved feasible, accurate, and resulted in reducing unnecessary testing and costs before elective noncardiac thoracic surgery. Wider implementation has the potential for substantial cost savings.
Authors
- Wickii T. Vigneswaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5375-125X)
- Zaid M. Abdelsattar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8025-0410)
- Ayham M. Odeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0304-7655)
- James Lubawski
- Wissam Raad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7405-2215)
- Raymond A. Verm
- Jenny Kwak
- Irene Helenowski
- Richard K. Freeman
- Marshall S. Baker
- Madison Lozanoski
Institutions
- Loyola University Medical Center (US)
- Loyola University Chicago (US)
- University of Utah (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American College of Surgeons
- Published
- 2025-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/xcs.0000000000001363
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78