Abstract
An examination of the functions of intensive care units, their historical development, and their benefits, risks, and costs indicates the need for investigation of their effectiveness. Further study is proposed of collaboration between nurses and physicians, potentially a crucial element in improving patient outcomes in intensive care units.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 332-338 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Heart and Lung: Journal of Critical Care |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine