Term: Daily Peak Bed Occupancy (DPBO)

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-04-20

Definition:

The maximum number of ICU beds simultaneously occupied at any time during that day.

Related terms 

• 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)