Duration of life-threatening antecedents prior to intensive care admission
Intensive Care MedicinePublished 1 November 2002
Ken Hillman, Peter Bristow, Tien Chey, Kathy Daffurn, T. Jacques, Sandra L. Norman
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In over 60% of patients admitted to intensive care potentially life-threatening abnormalities were documented during the 8 h before their admission, which may represent a patient population who could benefit from improved resuscitation and care at an earlier stage.
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In over 60% of patients admitted to intensive care potentially life-threatening abnormalities were documented during the 8 h before their admission. This may represent a patient population who could benefit from improved resuscitation and care at an earlier stage.
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