New Search

If you are not happy with the results below please do another search

987 search results for:

982

Pregnancy and critical care

Though global maternal mortality has declined by 1.3 percent a year since 1990, the rate continues to remain stubbornly high in certain regions. At present, fewer than one of 50 pregnant women require critical care. However, both maternal and fetal mortality can be high when it is required.In industrialized countries, the rate of obstetric ICU […]

985

THE COVID-19 THREAT

As the threat of a COVID-19 pandemic stares us in the face, it may be opportune to consider some scenarios ahead, especially in light of lessons from other, similar outbreaks in recent decades. The first problem is sporadic bursts of public concern, alternating with periods of denial. Managing both requires measured doses of reliable information […]

986

Intensive care in the emergency department: emergence of new models

The ICU (intensive care unit) is easily one of a hospital’s highest value resources. A scarcity of intensive care beds means patients require prioritization when demand exceeds supply.  As a result, there are frequent delays in admission to an ICU. Though it is accepted that such delays adversely impact patient outcomes, there has been little […]