ICU utilization by cardio-thoracic patients in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital: Any role for HDU?
Background: The underlying pathological conditions in cardio-thoracic patients, anesthetic and operative interventions often lead to complex physiological interactions that necessitate ICU care. Our objectives were to determine the intensive care unit (ICU) utilization by cardio-thoracic patients in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | Nigerian Journal of Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2012;volume=18;issue=2;spage=75;epage=79;aulast=Osinaike |