Every now and then, the silence of the night broken by announcements summoning attendants to the ICU or CCU. A sense of relief would descend upon those whose patient's names were not called out as ...

Patient discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU) to a medical or surgical hospital ward is one of the most challenging and high risk transitions of care. Approximately 1 in 12 patients discharged ...

Today, when we encounter patients who are truly dying, they are being cared for with knowledge, skill and speed. This is critical care. A critical patient is one that will die without continuous ...

Introduction Thirst is one of the most bothersome symptoms experienced by intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Effective diagnosis and management of thirst in the ICU is essential, particularly as ...

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In fact, patients with cancer, rare diseases and other chronic illnesses could also see some relief, said industry-watchers, as the Budget exempted 36 lifesaving drugs and medicines from BCD.