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. 1981 Dec;3(2):49–64.

Table 2. Percent Distribution of Admissions by Medical-Surgical Status and Major Indication for ICU Treatment.

Medical Patients Surgical Patients
University Hospital Community Hospital University Hospital Community Hospital

Cardiovascular 32 22 43 31
Neurologic 28 35 34 13
Respiratory 21 17 7 13
Gastrointestinal 9 14 9 35
Renal, Metabolic and Hematologic 10 12 7 8