[Planning of pediatric intensive care in Spain in the decade of the 80's. Section on Pediatric Intensive Care of the Spanish Pediatrics Association. Madrid, 1982].
Pediatric intensive care in Spain is defined, analysed and planned. The child is the object and center of this planning, that looks for: 1) Guarantee of minimal intensive care quality for spanish children; 2) Regional distribution of materials and personal in an integrated relationship by means of different assistance levels; 3) To stablish terms which allow progressive covert, with the idea that at the end of the 80's an effective net of Units cover all Spain. This study was carried out by regional commissions of pediatric intensivists, coordinated by a national commission. All technique procedures used are described in detail. In each assistance region all data are described; level and class of units recommended, number of pediatric intensive care beds and needs of pediatric intensivists. Theorical and practical programms for training specialists are described. Credits for nominated training Units (formation of pediatric intensivists) are exposed. A pediatric Intensive Care Commission is proposed in order to promote, advise and control technique development of this planning.
D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000600:supply & distribution; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000592:standards; D006285:Health Planning; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010372:Pediatrics; D013030:Spain; D000078329:Workforce
Planificación de la asistencia intensiva pediátrica en España en la década de los 80. Sección de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos de la AEP. Madrid, 1982.