Mathematical modelling and simulation for planning critical care capacity*
- 18 March 2003
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Anaesthesia
- Vol. 58 (4) , 320-327
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2044.2003.03042.x
Abstract
Summary Using average number of patients expected in a year, average length of stay and a target occupancy level to calculate the number of critical care beds needed is mathematically incorrect becau...Keywords
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