title: A progressive ventilator care unit: an alternative approach.
abstract: This article describes the development of a specialized unit for individuals requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. The unit uses a collaborative approach to care, with the goal to provide quality care in a cost effective setting, and to facilitate transition to a more independent environment.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kingsley
mesh_terms: D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D011383:Progressive Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000451:nursing*