Caring for the critically ill in developing countries: a perspective from India

Divatia, Jigeeshu V.

doi:10.5935/0103-507x.20150003

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“…It is estimated that only approximately 10 percent of the ICU beds in India are in the public hospitals where treatment is free (15). In the private sector, the daily cost of ICU care may be approximately 100 times the per capita income (15). This compounded by the lack of health insurance and social security results in significant out of pocket expenses by the patient or the family.…”

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“…free (15). In the private sector, the daily cost of ICU care may be approximately 100 times the per capita income (15).…”

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Cost of Intensive Care in India

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“…The burden of tropical infectious disease in India is huge and economic resources scarce. [ 4 ] The public and health personnel need to be made aware of the severe threats imposed by sepsis so that preventive measures are undertaken more vigorously, and measures to halt its progression are implemented at an earlier stage before multiorgan dysfunction sets in.…”

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