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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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