Quality and safety in the intensive care unit.

David C. Stockwell; Anthony Slonim

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Quality and safety in the intensive care unit.

September 29, 2010

Stockwell DC, Slonim A. J Intensive Care Med. 2006;21(4):199-210.

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The authors provide background on patient safety in intensive care units (ICUs) and suggest practical ways to improve care in the ICU.

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