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Subgroup mortality probability models: are they necessary for specialized intensive care units?

Nathanson BH, Higgins TL, Kramer AA, Copes WS, Stark M, Teres D.

Crit Care Med. 2009 Aug;37(8):2375-86.PMID: 19531946 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Epidemiology and outcomes of clostridium difficile-associated disease among patients on prolonged acute mechanical ventilation.

Zilberberg MD, Nathanson BH, Sadigov S, Higgins TL, Kollef MH, Shorr AF.

Chest. 2009 Sep;136(3):752-8. Epub 2009 May 22.PMID: 19465510 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Prospective validation of the intensive care unit admission Mortality Probability Model (MPM0-III).

Higgins TL, Kramer AA, Nathanson BH, Copes W, Stark M, Teres D.

Crit Care Med. 2009 May;37(5):1619-23.PMID: 19325480 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Prolonged acute mechanical ventilation: implications for hospital benchmarking.

Zilberberg MD, Kramer AA, Higgins TL, Shorr AF.

Chest. 2009 May;135(5):1157-62. Epub 2008 Dec 31.PMID: 19118268 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

What conclusions should be drawn between critical care physician management and patient mortality in the intensive care unit?

Higgins TL, Nathanson B, Teres D.

Ann Intern Med. 2008 Nov 18;149(10):767; author reply 772. No abstract available. PMID: 19017598 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

An introduction to statistical methods used in binary outcome modeling.

Nathanson BH, Higgins TL.

Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2008 Sep;12(3):153-66. Review.PMID: 18805850 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Metrics that matter: can transparency fix the health care system?

Higgins TL.

Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2008 Sep;12(3):137-9. No abstract available. PMID: 18805848 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Outcome prediction in critical care: the Mortality Probability Models.

Higgins TL, Teres D, Nathanson B.

Curr Opin Crit Care. 2008 Oct;14(5):498-505. Review.PMID: 18787440 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Placing bets with a full house.

Higgins TL.

Crit Care Med. 2008 Mar;36(3):1008-9. No abstract available. PMID: 18431305 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Who's on first?

Higgins TL.

Crit Care Med. 2007 Nov;35(11):2650-1. No abstract available. PMID: 18075375 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

A revised method to assess intensive care unit clinical performance and resource utilization.

Nathanson BH, Higgins TL, Teres D, Copes WS, Kramer A, Stark M.

Crit Care Med. 2007 Aug;35(8):1853-62.PMID: 17568328 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Quantifying risk and benchmarking performance in the adult intensive care unit.

Higgins TL.

J Intensive Care Med. 2007 May-Jun;22(3):141-56. Review.PMID: 17562738 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Translational highway: it helps to have a map.

Zilberberg MD, Higgins TL.

Crit Care Med. 2007 May;35(5):1416-7. No abstract available. PMID: 17446734 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Assessing contemporary intensive care unit outcome: an updated Mortality Probability Admission Model (MPM0-III).

Higgins TL, Teres D, Copes WS, Nathanson BH, Stark M, Kramer AA.

Crit Care Med. 2007 Mar;35(3):827-35.PMID: 17255863 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Drotrecogin alfa (activated) in sepsis: initial experience with patient selection, cost, and clinical outcomes.

Higgins TL, Steingrub JS, Tereso GJ, Tidswell MA, McGee WT.

J Intensive Care Med. 2005 Nov-Dec;20(6):339-45.PMID: 16280407 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Invited commentary.

Higgins TL.

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Jun;79(6):1908. No abstract available. PMID: 15919282 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

New-generation pulse oximetry in the care of critically ill patients.

Giuliano KK, Higgins TL.

Am J Crit Care. 2005 Jan;14(1):26-37; quiz 38-9. Review.PMID: 15608106 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Timing is everything.

Higgins TL.

Chest. 2004 Jul;126(1):4-6. No abstract available. PMID: 15249432 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Hemodynamic consequences of heart-lung interactions.

Steingrub JS, Tidswell M, Higgins TL.

J Intensive Care Med. 2003 Mar-Apr;18(2):92-9. Review.PMID: 15189655 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Right atrial thrombus leading to altered mental status.

Mailloux PT, Bhopatkar S, Boyd TK, Rousou JA, Jiang L, Higgins TL.

J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2003 Aug;17(4):509-11. No abstract available. PMID: 12968243 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

An exploratory study using data envelopment analysis to assess neurotrauma patients in the intensive care unit.

Nathanson BH, Higgins TL, Giglio RJ, Munshi IA, Steingrub JS.

Health Care Manag Sci. 2003 Feb;6(1):43-55.PMID: 12638926 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Early indicators of prolonged intensive care unit stay: impact of illness severity, physician staffing, and pre-intensive care unit length of stay.

Higgins TL, McGee WT, Steingrub JS, Rapoport J, Lemeshow S, Teres D.

Crit Care Med. 2003 Jan;31(1):45-51.PMID: 12544992 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Trace element homeostasis during continuous sedation with propofol containing EDTA versus other sedatives in critically ill patients.

Higgins TL, Murray M, Kett DH, Fulda G, Kramer KM, Gelmont D, Dedhia HV, Levy H, Teres D, Zaloga GP, Ko H, Thompson KA.

Intensive Care Med. 2000;26 Suppl 4:S413-21.PMID: 11310904 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Daily versus admission mortality estimates: is admission severity yesterday's news?

Higgins TL.

Crit Care Med. 2001 Jan;29(1):208-10. No abstract available. PMID: 11200238 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Daily versus admission mortality estimates: Is admission severity yesterday's news?

Higgins TL.

Crit Care Med. 2001 Jan;29(1):202-219. No abstract available. PMID: 11176190 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]Related articles

What if your hospital informatics department could provide a severity adjuster?

Teres D, Higgins TL.

Crit Care Med. 2000 Oct;28(10):3570-1. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 11057824 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Quantifying risk and assessing outcome in cardiac surgery.

Higgins TL.

J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 1998 Jun;12(3):330-40. Review.PMID: 9636920 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Increased risk and decreased morbidity of coronary artery bypass grafting between 1986 and 1994.

Estafanous FG, Loop FD, Higgins TL, Tekyi-Mensah S, Lytle BW, Cosgrove DM 3rd, Roberts-Brown M, Starr NJ.

Ann Thorac Surg. 1998 Feb;65(2):383-9.PMID: 9485233 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

ICU admission score for predicting morbidity and mortality risk after coronary artery bypass grafting.

Higgins TL, Estafanous FG, Loop FD, Beck GJ, Lee JC, Starr NJ, Knaus WA, Cosgrove DM 3rd.

Ann Thorac Surg. 1997 Oct;64(4):1050-8.PMID: 9354526 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

The risk of coronary artery surgery in women: a matched comparison using preoperative severity of illness scoring.

Koch CG, Higgins TL, Capdeville M, Maryland P, Leventhal M, Starr NJ.

J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 1996 Dec;10(7):839-43.PMID: 8969387 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Conscious sedation: what an internist needs to know.

Higgins TL, Hearn CJ, Maurer WG.

Cleve Clin J Med. 1996 Oct;63(6):355-61. Review.PMID: 8917988 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Immediate postoperative care of cardiac surgical patients.

Higgins TL, Yared JP, Ryan T.

J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 1996 Aug;10(5):643-58. Review.PMID: 8841875 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Safety issues regarding early extubation after coronary artery bypass surgery.

Higgins TL.

J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 1995 Oct;9(5 Suppl 1):24-9. Review.PMID: 8562899 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

The use of APACHE III to evaluate ICU length of stay, resource use, and mortality after coronary artery by-pass surgery.

Becker RB, Zimmerman JE, Knaus WA, Wagner DP, Seneff MG, Draper EA, Higgins TL, Estafanous FG, Loop FD.

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 1995 Feb;36(1):1-11.PMID: 7721919 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Propofol versus midazolam for intensive care unit sedation after coronary artery bypass grafting.

Higgins TL, Yared JP, Estafanous FG, Coyle JP, Ko HK, Goodale DB.

Crit Care Med. 1994 Sep;22(9):1415-23.PMID: 8062564 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Acute dialytic support of the octogenarian: is it worth it?

Baldyga AP, Paganini EP, Chaff C, Higgins TL.

ASAIO J. 1993 Jul-Sep;39(3):M805-8.PMID: 8268650 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

The changing profile of anesthetic practice: an update for internists.

Higgins TL.

Cleve Clin J Med. 1993 May-Jun;60(3):219-32. Review.PMID: 8513544 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Unilateral auto-PEEP in the recipient of a single lung transplant.

Popple C, Higgins TL, McCarthy P, Baldyga A, Mehta A.

Chest. 1993 Jan;103(1):297-9.PMID: 8417907 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

New use of a central venous pressure catheter with attached subcutaneous cuff.

Popple CG, Higgins TL.

Crit Care Med. 1992 Sep;20(9):1364. No abstract available. PMID: 1521457 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Myocardial protection during cardiac operations. Decreased morbidity and lower cost with blood cardioplegia and coronary sinus perfusion.

Loop FD, Higgins TL, Panda R, Pearce G, Estafanous FG.

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1992 Sep;104(3):608-18.PMID: 1513150 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Pro: early endotracheal extubation is preferable to late extubation in patients following coronary artery surgery.

Higgins TL.

J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 1992 Aug;6(4):488-93. Review.PMID: 1498307 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Total electrical power failure in a cardiothoracic intensive care unit.

O'Hara JF Jr, Higgins TL.

Crit Care Med. 1992 Jun;20(6):840-5.PMID: 1597040 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Stratification of morbidity and mortality outcome by preoperative risk factors in coronary artery bypass patients. A clinical severity score.

Higgins TL, Estafanous FG, Loop FD, Beck GJ, Blum JM, Paranandi L.

JAMA. 1992 May 6;267(17):2344-8. Erratum in: JAMA 1992 Oct 14;268(14):1860. PMID: 1564774 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Superior vena cava syndrome after open heart surgery.

Maggiano HJ, Higgins TL, Lobo W, Makos G, Golding LA.

Cleve Clin J Med. 1992 Jan-Feb;59(1):93-5.PMID: 1551221 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Risk stratification and outcome assessment of the adult cardiac surgical patient.

Higgins TL, Starr NJ.

Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1991 Jan;3(1):88-94.PMID: 2015323 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Immediate postoperative care of the cardiac surgical patient.

Hendren WG, Higgins TL.

Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1991 Jan;3(1):3-12. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 2015315 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Postoperative care of cardiothoracic surgery patients. Introduction.

Higgins TL.

Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1991 Jan;3(1):1-2. No abstract available. PMID: 2015310 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Alpha-adrenergic agonist drugs, left ventricular function, and emergency from cardiopulmonary bypass.

Smith CE, Higgins TL, Kraenzler EJ, Starr NJ, Coyle JP, Licina MG, Blum J.

J Cardiothorac Anesth. 1990 Dec;4(6):681-6.PMID: 1983407 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Labetalol: time, experience, and adrenergic blockade.

Higgins TL, Estafanous FG.

J Clin Anesth. 1989;1(3):161-3. No abstract available. PMID: 2627382 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Pharmacotherapy of circulatory shock.

Higgins TL, Chernow B.

Dis Mon. 1987 Jun;33(6):309-61. Review.PMID: 3304905 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles