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... > social science subjects > health and social care > health care quality, access, and evaluation > health services research > health professionals and healthcare organizations > intensive-care units

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intensive-care units  

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  • Intensive-care units (ICUs) are specialized units within hospitals that are designed to provide care for critically ill or injured patients. ICUs, typically, have specialized medical equipment and staff to provide continuous care to patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; Intensive-Care Units]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-S70K0QNP-6

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