Intensive Care Units (ICU) in Healthcare Facilities

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What was Harvey Cushing known for in the field of medicine?

  • Having a high mortality rate among his brain surgery patients
  • Being intolerant of mistakes by his staff
  • Introducing the first widespread use of x-rays and blood pressure monitoring (correct)
  • Adhering to strict cleanliness measures during surgery

How did Harvey Cushing's patients perceive him?

  • As caring and kind (correct)
  • As intolerant and harsh
  • As cold and bullying
  • As careless and unfriendly

What was one of the key contributions made by Harvey Cushing to post-operative care?

  • Avoiding record keeping and observation systems
  • Tending to patients' wounds to prevent infections (correct)
  • Operating with bare hands to minimize risks
  • Ignoring patients after surgery

In what way did Harvey Cushing reduce mortality rates in brain surgery?

<p>By adhering to strict cleanliness measures during surgery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable feature of Harvey Cushing's approach to patient care?

<p>Keeping detailed records and using observation systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Harvey Cushing's results impact his reputation?

<p>His results led to a significant reduction in patient mortality rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the nurses and junior surgical staff to be meticulous in Cushing's ward?

<p>To escape severe consequences from Cushing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main limitation faced by the Blegdam Hospital in Copenhagen during the polio epidemic of 1952?

<p>Insufficient respirators for the growing number of polio patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prompted Professor Lassen to consult with Dr. Bjorn Ibsen during the polio epidemic in Copenhagen?

<p>Desire to explore positive pressure ventilation as a treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 12-year-old girl's tracheostomy procedure performed by Dr. Ibsen?

<p>Successful delivery of positive pressure ventilation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Dr. Ibsen's innovative idea to improve the care for polio patients with respiratory failure and bulbar palsy?

<p>Forming dedicated intensive care wards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the field of intensive care evolved since its inception more than 65 years ago?

<p>Undergone significant transformation over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Harvey Cushing's Medical Innovations?

Introduced the first widespread use of x-rays and blood pressure monitoring.

Cushing's Post-Operative Care?

Known for tending to patients' wounds to prevent infections.

Cushing's Impact on Surgery?

Reduced mortality rates in brain surgery by adhering to strict cleanliness measures.

Cushing's Patient Approach?

Kept detailed records and used observation systems for patient care.

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Why professor Lassen consulted Dr. Ibsen?

Desire to explore positive pressure ventilation as a treatment.

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Outcome of tracheostomy?

Successful delivery of positive pressure ventilation.

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Dr. Ibsen's Innovative Idea?

Forming dedicated intensive care wards.

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