Critical Care in Resource-Limited Settings

Residents' Review| March 2024 Critical Care in Resource-Limited Settings Jakob E. Gamboa, MD; Jakob E. Gamboa, MD Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Colby G. Simmons, DO, MBA; Colby G. Simmons, DO, MBA Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Fred Bulamba, MMed Fred Bulamba, MMed Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar ASA Monitor March 2024, Vol. 88, 31–33. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001008304.36080.76 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures Critical Care in Resource-Limited Settings. ASA Monitor 2024; 88:31–33 doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0001008304.36080.76 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll PublicationsASA Monitor Search Advanced Search Topics: care of intensive care unit patient, resource-limited settings Global health resources have been predominantly directed toward primary care and other public health initiatives for years. Recently, however, there has been increased attention to strengthening surgical, anesthesia, and critical care capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this article, we describe the current state of critical care capabilities in LMICs, barriers to providing care, and ideas for innovation and development. Critical care is an essential component of health systems and a public health priority in reducing preventable mortality and morbidity. The burden of critical illness disproportionately impacts LMICs, which often lack the resources to address significant demands. The number of intensive care unit (ICU) beds are estimated to be as low as 0.1-0.3 beds per 100,000 people in LMICs, compared to around 30 beds per 100,000 in high-income countries (Anesth Analg 2022;134:930-7; Intensive Care Med 2012;38:1647-53; Journal of the West African college of surgeons 2024;14:1-4... You do not currently have access to this content.