Missouri RMP surveyed the appproximately 186 hospitals in the
state
Dr. Hughes W. Day in Kansas City demonstrated the benefits of
intensive care units for treating patients who developed acute coronary
attacks. Dr. William Allen directed a study of hospitals to determine
the availability of intensive care for coronary patients and the need
to trim staff. 121 RNs and 66 LPNs were trained and all medical
students, interns, and residents rotated through the ICU. Few hospitals
were providing this service. [AER]
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