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Post operative care: the role of the high dependency unit.

Authors :
Crosby DL
Rees GA
Source :
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England [Ann R Coll Surg Engl] 1983 Nov; Vol. 65 (6), pp. 391-3.
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

The development of a High Dependency Unit (HDU) which caters for the early postoperative care of patients undergoing major surgery, and for the seriously ill, is described. During its first six months, 320 patients have been treated in the unit, and its initial objectives have been successfully achieved.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0035-8843
Volume :
65
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6638857