There is a high burden of critical illness in low-income countries (LICs), adding pressure to
already strained health systems. Over the next decade, the need for critical care is expected …

Care for the critically ill patients is often considered synonymous with a hospital having an
intensive care unit. However, a focus on Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) may …

Background The resources for critical care are limited in many settings, exacerbating the
significant morbidity and mortality associated with critical illness. Budget constraints can …

Background Critical illness is a state of ill health with vital organ dysfunction, a high risk of
imminent death if care is not provided and potential for reversibility. The burden of critical …

Background Hospital patients can become critically ill anywhere in a hospital but their
survival is affected by problems of identification and adequate, timely, treatment. This is …

Key Points Question: What is the burden of critical illness in hospitals in different global
settings, and where are critically ill patients being cared for? Findings: Among 3652 …

Background: Critical illness is a state of ill health with vital organ dysfunction, a high risk of
imminent death if care is not provided and the potential for reversibility. Patients of any age …

Objective: To describe the lessons learned during the promotion of a new approach to the
care of critically ill patients-Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC)-in Tanzania …