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Published in: Critical Care 1/2010

01-02-2010 | Review

Clinical review: Critical care medicine in mainland China

Authors: Bin Du, Xiuming Xi, Dechang Chen, Jinmin Peng, China Critical Care Clinical Trial Group (CCCCTG)

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

Critical care medicine began in mainland China in the early 1980s. After almost 30 years of effort, it has been recognized as a specialty very recently. However, limited data suggest that critical care resources, especially ICU beds, are inadequate compared with those of developed countries. National critical care societies work together to set up good practice standards, and to improve academic levels with scientific meetings, education programs, and training courses. Critical care research in mainland China is beginning to evolve, with great potential for improvement.
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Metadata
Title
Clinical review: Critical care medicine in mainland China
Authors
Bin Du
Xiuming Xi
Dechang Chen
Jinmin Peng
China Critical Care Clinical Trial Group (CCCCTG)
Publication date
01-02-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc8222

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