Intensive care Flashcards
1
Q
What is level 1 care?
A
patients at risk of deteriorating, support from critical care team
2
Q
what is level 2 care?
A
single organ failure or post-operative (HDU)
3
Q
what is level 3 care?
A
advanced respiratory support alone
or basic respiratory support + support of 2+ organ systems (ICU)
4
Q
Who is admitted to ICU
A
anyone with potentially reversible condition
cannot receive appropriate treatment on the ward