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. 1990 Sep;72(5):309-12.

The role of the high dependency unit in postoperative care: an update

D L Crosby  1 , G A Rees, J Gill
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The role of the high dependency unit in postoperative care: an update

D L Crosby et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1990 Sep.

Abstract

The current experience of a high dependency unit established 5 years ago for the postoperative care of high-risk patients undergoing surgery is reported. The resource implications and contributions to the safety and quality of post-operative care, particularly pain relief, are described.

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