A national survey of critical care services in hospitals accredited for training in a lower-middle income country: Pakistan.

Purpose: To describe the extent and variation of critical care services in Pakistan.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in all intensive care units (ICUs) recognised for postgraduate training to determine administration, infrastructure, equipment, staffing, and training.

Results: There were 151 hospitals recognised for training, providing 2166 ICU beds and 1473 ventilators.

Evaluation of Job Stress and Burnout Among Anesthesiologists Working in Academic Institutions in 2 Major Cities in Pakistan.

Work stress is an integral part of anesthetic practice and has been a subject of many studies. Persistent stress can lead to burnout. There is limited published literature from lower- and middle-income countries where job stressors may be different from high-income countries.