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Critical Care

Health care provided to a critically ill patient during a medical emergency or crisis.

Year introduced: 1975

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Critical Care Nursing

A nursing specialty that deals specifically with the care of patients who are critically ill.

Year introduced: 2014

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Critical Care Outcomes

A measure of the mortality and morbidity rates among patients who receive CRITICAL CARE and INTENSIVE CARE as determined from the date of hospital discharge or release.

Year introduced: 2016

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Acute Care Surgery

Surgical specialty generally encompassing emergency general surgery, surgical critical care and trauma care. Acute care surgery is a component of general surgery related to care of patients with acute, life-threatening or potentially life-threatening surgical conditions.

Year introduced: 2024

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Critical Pathways

Schedules of medical and nursing procedures, including diagnostic tests, medications, and consultations designed to effect an efficient, coordinated program of treatment. (From Mosby's Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary, 4th ed)

Year introduced: 1996

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