Design and organization of an equine intensive care unit.
Careful planning and design of a new ICU are warranted to maximize use of the facility, minimize the risk of hospital-acquired infection, and improve overall patient outcome. In addition, personnel satisfaction improves with an improved work environment. A functional equine ICU is also tailored to the geographic area, local needs of the practice, and anticipated investment.
Hardy
Joanne
J
Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Texas A&M University, 4475-TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4475, USA. jhardy@cvm.tamu.edu
D000818:Animals; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D006749:Hospital Design and Construction; D006762:Hospitals, Animal; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*