Michigan hospital improves post-CABG outcomes, using proactive amiodarone protocol
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)A quality improvement project at Beaumont Hospital in Michigan resulted in a decreased incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation and shorter mean lengths of stay. The results indicate that an amiodarone POAF prophylaxis protocol could significantly reduce costs, improve patient outcomes and increase the overall quality of care.