International Journal of
Medicine and Medical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9723
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJMMS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 535

Full Length Research Paper

Reasons for admission and mortalities following admissions in the intensive care unit of a specialized hospital, in Ethiopia

Asrat Agalu*
  • Asrat Agalu*
  • Department of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
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Mirkuzie Woldie
  • Mirkuzie Woldie
  • College of Public Health and Medical Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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Yemane Ayele
  • Yemane Ayele
  • College of Public Health and Medical Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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Worku Bedada
  • Worku Bedada
  • College of Public Health and Medical Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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  •  Received: 10 January 2013
  •  Accepted: 18 August 2014
  •  Published: 30 September 2014

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