Publications by authors named "Joseph Irabor"
Article Synopsis
- Intensive care units (ICUs) are crucial for managing critically ill patients, but there is limited information on their operation in rural areas, particularly in Nigeria.
- A study at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital analyzed five years of ICU admission data, finding that 99% of 581 admissions were included, with a majority being female and aged 20-59; surgical cases made up 57.9% of admissions.
- The study revealed a high overall mortality rate of 49.2%, emphasizing the need for better critical care resources in rural settings.
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