Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Is implementation of a surgical intensive care unit service associated with improved outcomes for trauma patients?
Answer: Transition from a pulmonary ICU service to a SICU service at our institution was associated with no change in mortality but an improvement in pulmonary complications, ventilator days, and reintubation rates. Trauma centers currently staffed with a pulmonary ICU service should feel comfortable converting to SICU service and should expect comparable or improved outcomes for trauma patients admitted to the ICU.
Output (English): yes