Survey of information technology in Intensive Care Units in Ontario, Canada
Open Access
- 24 January 2008
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
- Vol. 8 (1) , 5
Abstract
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a data-rich environment where information technology (IT) may enhance patient care. We surveyed ICUs in the province of Ontario, Canada, to determine the availability, implementation and variability of information systems.Keywords
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