March 21, 2005European Heart Journal
Recommendations for the structure, organization, and operation of intensive cardiac care units
Population
Patients requiring intensive cardiac care, including older and sicker patients and those undergoing early…
Design
Guideline
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Implication
Should prompt ICCU reorganization and staffing updates; extends prior ESC guidance with modern equipment and policy standards.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients requiring intensive cardiac care, including older and sicker patients and those undergoing early invasive strategy for acute coronary syndromes.
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Intervention
Implementation of updated recommendations for the structure, organization, and operation of intensive cardiac care units (ICCUs).
This ESC task force document provides comprehensive, updated recommendations for the optimal structure, staffing, and operation of modern intensive cardiac care units.
Cite This Study
Hasin et al. (2005) studied this question.