Effect of intermediate care on mortality following emergency abdominal surgery. The InCare trial: study protocol, rationale and feasibility of a randomised multicentre trial
Abstract Background Emergency abdominal surgery carries a 15% to 20% short-term mortality rate.Postoperative medical complications are strongly associated with increased mortality.Recent research suggests that timely recognition and effective management of complications may reduce mortality.The aim of the present trial is to evaluate the effect of