The role of the high dependency unit in postoperative care: an update. |
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| Authors: | D. L. Crosby G. A. Rees J. Gill |
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| Affiliation: | Department of General Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff. |
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| 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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