Queuing theory accurately models the need for critical care resources
McManus M, Long M, Cooper A, Litvak E. Queuing theory accurately models the need for critical care resources. Anesthesiology. May 2004;100(5):1271-1276.
The stochastic nature of patient flow may falsely lead health planners to underestimate resource needs in busy intensive care units. Although the nature of arrivals for intensive care deserves further study, when demand is random, queuing theory provides an accurate means of determining the appropriate supply of beds.
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