The intermediate care unit as a cost-reducing critical care facility in tertiary referral hospitals: a single-centre observational study.

Joost D J PlateLinda M PeelenLuke P H LeenenFalco Hietbrink

Published in: BMJ open (2019)

The surgical IMCU may substantially reduce societal healthcare costs, making it a cost saving alternative to ICU care. Constant adequate triage is essential to optimise its potential.

Keyphrases

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