Intensive care unit versus high-dependency care unit for mechanically ventilated patients with pneumonia: a nationwide comparative effectiveness study

• Main Authors: Hiroyuki Ohbe, MD (Author), Yusuke Sasabuchi, PhD (Author), Hayato Yamana, PhD (Author), Hiroki Matsui, MPH (Author), Hideo Yasunaga, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: : Many mechanically ventilated patients in Japan are treated in high-dependency care units (HDUs) rather than intensive care units (ICUs). HDUs can provide intermediate-level care with reduced costs; however, there is limited evidence on whether mechanically ventilated patients should be...