Growth and Changing Characteristics of Pediatric Intensive Care 2001–2016
Objectives:
We assessed the growth, distribution, and characteristics of pediatric intensive care in 2016.
Design:
Hospitals with PICUs were identified from prior surveys, databases, online searching, and clinician networking. A structured web-based survey was distributed in 2016 and compared with responses in a 2001 survey.
Setting:
PICUs were defined as a separate unit, specifically for the treatment of children with life-threatening conditions. PICU hospitals contained greater than or equal to 1 PICU.
Subjects:
Physician medical directors and nurse managers.
Interventions:
None.
Measurements and Main Results:
PICU beds per pediatric population (
Source: Critical Care Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Pediatric Critical Care Source Type: research
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