Knowledge

acute care

The type of care administered to patients for a brief and critical sequence of illness such as trauma or recovery from surgery.

Alternative Names

acute medicinecare in acute phase of illnessshort term carecare for patients with an urgent medical conditionsecondary health care

Essential for these occupations

acute care is listed as an essential skill for 3 occupation(s).

Optional for these occupations

acute care is a useful but optional skill for 1 occupation(s).

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Quick Facts

TypeKnowledge
ClassificationESCO
DigitalNo
GreenNo
Essential for3 occupations
Optional for1 occupations
Total occupations4
Alt names5

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