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Abstract：
Intermediate care (IC) is used for patients who do not require the human and technological support of the intensive care unit (ICU) yet require more care and monitoring than can be provided on general wards. Though prevalent in many countries, there is marked variability in models of organization and staffing, as well as monitoring and interventions provided. In this article, the authors will discuss the historical background of IC, review the impact of IC on ICU and IC patient outcomes, and highlight where future studies can shed light on how to optimize IC organization and outcomes.
摘要：
中级护理（IC）用于不需要重症监护病房（ICU）的人力和技术支持但需要比普通病房更多的护理和监测的患者。尽管在许多国家普遍存在，组织和人员配备模式存在明显的可变性，以及提供的监测和干预措施。在这篇文章中,作者将讨论IC的历史背景，回顾IC对ICU和IC患者预后的影响，并强调未来的研究可以揭示如何优化IC组织和结果。
