Abstract
The incidence of cancer is rising and overall survival of cancer patients is improving due to advancement in chemotherapeutic regimens and surgical options [1]. So, more patients will require intensive care in future due to cancer related complications, treatment toxicities and severe infection. Designing an ICU for oncology patient is significant as these patients are malnourished, immunosuppressed and tend to require prolonged hospitalization compared to general population [2]. An ICU (intensive care unit) is a complex and highly specialized division of a hospital for the purpose of treatment of seriously ill people. It is meticulously designed, located, built and furnished. It is a division with a dedicated nursing, medical and ancillary staff who are tuned to the requirement of the specialty. It has its own policies, protocols, and standard operative procedures to take care of critically ill patients [3].
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Onco-critical Care |
| Subtitle of host publication | An Evidence-based Approach |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Pages | 1-9 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811699290 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789811699283 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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