Economic analysis of costs associated with a Respiratory Intensive Care Unit in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Northern India

Conclusion: Although considerably less expensive than in economically developed countries, intensive care in India remains expensive relative to the cost of living. The cost block methodology provides a framework for cost estimation, aids resource allocation and allows international comparisons of economic models.

Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - July 9, 2013 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Kumari ShwetaSachin KumarAnil Kumar GuptaSurinder Kumar JindalAshok Kumar Source Type: research