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'''ICU Var 3''' is used to tag those patients that overflow onto other ICU units while under the care of a specific ICU service. | '''ICU Var 3''' is used to tag those patients that "overflow" onto other ICU units while under the care of a specific ICU service. | ||
*Because some patients "overflow" to more than one unit during their ICU stay, [[ICU Var 5 - Overflow]] is also used for this purpose. | *Because some patients "overflow" to more than one unit during their ICU stay, [[ICU Var 5 - Overflow]] is also used for this purpose. | ||
*Used at HSC and STB | *Used at HSC and STB | ||
*this tag was introduced in the early 1990's as requested by Dr. Perry Gray. | *this tag was introduced in the early 1990's as requested by Dr. Perry Gray. | ||
*he used this information to monitor bed numbers for a specific ICU service and also review the | *he used this information to monitor bed numbers for a specific ICU service and also review the frequency of patient movement to accomodate increased volume for that service. | ||
Possible Values: | Possible Values: | ||