Term: Critical Illness-Based Rate of ICU Care

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-04-20

Definition:

The rate of ICU care relative to the number of persons who "should" have been admitted to ICUs, as reflected by the Estimated ICU Admission Pool.

Related terms 

• Critical Illness
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

References 

• Garland A, Fransoo R, Olafson K, Ramsey C, Yogendran M, Chateau D, McGowan K. The Epidemiology and Outcomes of Critical Illness in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)