Tanser A R, Wetten B G
Br Med J. 1973 Jul 28;3(5873):227-9. doi: 10.1136/bmj.3.5873.227.
The advantages of a four-bedded purpose-built general intensive care unit in a district general hospital are described. In addition to 1,447 inpatients treated between January 1968 and December 1971 the unit was used to conduct outpatient investigations. This has filled an important gap in conventional arrangements, and is practical and economical. The unit has proved to have advantages, not only for seriously ill patients but also has benefited the hospital in other ways. It has been of material assistance in recruiting and training nursing and medical staff and has been welcomed and supported by patients and their relatives. It has also attracted practical support from voluntary organizations whose generosity has enabled much additional equipment to be purchased.
本文描述了地区综合医院中一个专门建造的设有四张床位的普通重症监护病房的优势。除了1968年1月至1971年12月期间收治的1447名住院患者外，该病房还用于开展门诊检查。这填补了传统安排中的一个重要空白，既实用又经济。事实证明，该病房不仅对重症患者有益，还在其他方面使医院受益。它在招聘和培训护理及医务人员方面提供了实质性帮助，受到了患者及其亲属的欢迎和支持。它还获得了志愿组织的实际支持，这些组织的慷慨捐助使医院得以购买大量额外设备。
