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INDICATOR AREA 4: POST-OPERATIVE PERIODAnaesthesia Clinical Indicators Version 5.1Indicator TopicUnplanned patient admission to an intensive care unit within 24 hours of a procedure.RationaleUnplanned admission to an intensive care unit may be due to an avoidable incident inanaesthesia.Type of IndicatorThis is a comparative rate based indicator addressing the outcome of patient care.Desired Rate4.1 – LowDefinitions of TermsFor the purpose of Indicator 4.1The definition of an Intensive Care Unit will vary between organisations, however, it isanticipated that the level of intensive care available would support the delineated role of theparticular organisation. Please refer to Minimum Standards for Intensive Care Units ReviewIC-1 (2003) (Appendix 11).Unplanned admission refers to the necessity for an unexpected admission to the intensivecare unit (ICU) for treatment of a complication related to a previous procedure with ananaesthetist in attendance.Suggested Data Collection PeriodContinuous collection.Note: This indicator relates to any procedure requiring an anaesthetist to be in attendance; Unplanned admissions to high dependency units (HDUs) are EXCLUDEDINDICATORCI 4.1NumeratorDenominatorTotal number of patients having an unplanned admission to anintensive care unit within 24 hours of a procedure with ananaesthetist in attendance, during the time period under studyTotal number of patients receiving anaesthesia care, during thetime period under studyThis indicator can be used to support the following EQuIP5 criteria:1.1.2 Care Planning and Delivery1.1.4 Evaluation of Care1.3.1 Appropriateness of Care1.4.1 Effectiveness of CareACHS Clinical Indicator User Manual 2011 17