Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: To assess the different patterns and outcome of admitted cases to Respiratory Intensive Care Unit. Materials & method: 100 patients were included in the present study. Spectrum of respiratory pathologies were evaluated. Outcome was assessed under following headings; Discharge under satisfactory condition, Discharge on request and Death. All the results were analysed by SPSS software. Results: COPD was the most common pathology observed seen in 37 percent of the patients followed by Pneumonia and bronchial asthma seen in 15 percent of the patients each. Mortality was seen in 25 percent of the patients while 55 percent of the patients were discharged under satisfactory conditions. Conclusion: All hospitals, primary care, private clinics physicians should be directed for referral of the critical cases as early as they can to RICU and, if any, leaving the care of chest cases for chest physicians as this improves the outcome of patients and limits the economics of their management.