Introduction Intensive care medicine(ICM)is the science and art of preventing,caring for,and curing acutely ill patients.The specialty originated from the need to provide technology-centered organ support to the most ...Introduction Intensive care medicine(ICM)is the science and art of preventing,caring for,and curing acutely ill patients.The specialty originated from the need to provide technology-centered organ support to the most fragile patients presenting with sequential and progressive organ failure.[1]Despite its genesis in Europe and extensive clinical and research achievements in the field,ICM has not been recognized as a distinct discipline in the European Union(EU).This has a negative impact on the free movement of intensivists across Europe.In fact,it has been a major obstacle for knowledge and competence sharing,communication,and professional interweaving across borders—all of which are crucial requirements,especially when contending with pandemics and disasters.展开更多
文摘Introduction Intensive care medicine(ICM)is the science and art of preventing,caring for,and curing acutely ill patients.The specialty originated from the need to provide technology-centered organ support to the most fragile patients presenting with sequential and progressive organ failure.[1]Despite its genesis in Europe and extensive clinical and research achievements in the field,ICM has not been recognized as a distinct discipline in the European Union(EU).This has a negative impact on the free movement of intensivists across Europe.In fact,it has been a major obstacle for knowledge and competence sharing,communication,and professional interweaving across borders—all of which are crucial requirements,especially when contending with pandemics and disasters.
