Table 2.
Perceptions of additional resources needed with increasing intensive care unit strain
| Perceptions | Median (IQR) |
|---|---|
| Charge nurse perceptions | |
| ICU beds | 2 (0, 3) |
| Nurses | 1 (0, 2) |
| Respiratory therapists | 0 (0, 1) |
| Residents and/or mid-level practitioners | 0 (0, 1) |
| Physician perceptions | |
| ICU beds | 1 (0, 3) |
| Nurses | 0 (0, 1) |
| Respiratory therapists | 0 (0, 1) |
| Residents and/or mid-level practitioners | 0 (0, 1) |
Definition of abbreviations: ICU = intensive care unit; IQR = interquartile range.