Intensive care organisation: Should there be a separate intensive care unit for critically injured patients?

In the last two decennia, the mixed population general intensive care unit (ICU) with a "closed format" setting has gained in favour compared to the specialized critical care units with an "open format" setting. However, there are still questions whether surgical patients benefit from a general mixed ICU. Trauma is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world.

Intensive care performance: How should we monitor performance in the future?

Intensive care faces economic challenges. Therefore, evidence proving both effectiveness and efficiency, i.e.