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The literature study also indicated that an extensive amount of apparatus for supporting and maintaining the physiological functions of a patient is available. Apparatus purchased should depend on the contemplated interventions and therapeutic treatment planned
The present treatment of critically ill patients or patients in need of or receiving specialised treatment, as well as patients in need of specialised observation in General Wards, was evaluated to propose themes for inservices education
Gaps exist in the treatment and observation of these patients. Proposals for inservice education were made in this connection
To give further substance to inservice education, the knowledge of Registered Nurses were tested regarding certain critical care aspects. These tests were done country-wide
Here too, gaps were found and proposals made for inservice education. Recommendations were made regarding the contents of the basic four-year course