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Pediatric intensive care is a collaborative practice of dedicated personnel, advanced technology and a diverse group of support services. Unit design must focus on current patient needs while envisioning the technological and clinical needs of the future. With insight and a cooperative effort, your design team can effectively transform ideas into a unit committed to the care of critically ill children.
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Driscoll, S., Fleming, M. & Khilnani, P. Establishing a new pediatric intensive care unit. Indian J Pediatr 60, 331–339 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02751193
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