Martin L V, Brown D T
Department of Anaesthetics, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.
Scott Med J. 1988 Apr;33(2):233-6. doi: 10.1177/003693308803300204.
During the years 1961 to 1986 the four-bedded Artificial Ventilation Unit of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has treated 3046 patients with respiratory problems of all types. There has been a steady increase in the number of patients admitted each year to the present level of 180-190, a fall in mean length of stay from 15 to six days and the mortality rate has been reduced to 13%. The type of case admitted has shown considerable variation over the years with the most significant change being a large increase in the patients admitted post-operatively. The size of the unit has placed severe restrictions on the work that can be undertaken.
在1961年至1986年期间，爱丁堡皇家医院的四床位人工通气病房收治了3046例患有各类呼吸问题的患者。每年收治的患者数量稳步上升，目前已达到180 - 190例；平均住院时间从15天降至6天，死亡率也已降至13%。多年来收治的病例类型有很大变化，最显著的变化是术后收治的患者大幅增加。病房规模对所能开展的工作造成了严重限制。
