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ICU

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Definition1 / 8

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Designated ward
Specifically staffed and equipped to manage high-acuity patients

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HDU2 / 8

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section of ICU complex
Level of care = intermediate between ICU and general ward care

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COU = Close Observation Unit3 / 8

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Specially staffed and equipped area of hospital
Level of care = intermediate between ICU and general ward care
Can be established in hospital with no ICU

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Level 3 ICU4 / 8

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Medical officer on site 24 hours or available within 10 minutes

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Level 4 ICU (also termed Level I)5 / 8

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Basic multi-system life support
Usually less than 24 hours
Medical director with training and experience in ICU

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Level 5 ICU (also termed Level II)6 / 8

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Long term mechanical ventilation
More complex interventions = RRT

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Level 6 ICU (also termed Level III)7 / 8

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Complex multi-system life support for indefinite period
Referral centre for ICU patients

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References8 / 8

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https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/283452/ic-service-model-web-v1.pdf

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https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/networks/icnsw/research/intensive-care-service-model

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https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/444571/cscf-intensive-care-services.pdf

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https://www.cicm.org.au/CICM_Media/CICMSite/Files/Professional/IC-3-Minimum-Standards-for-Intensive-Care-Units-Seeking-Accreditation.pdf

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