Area di Accoglimento e Degenza Breve (ADB): parte integrante di un reparto di Medicina Interna organizzato per intensità di cure

The presence of a small number of beds within the medicine ward was dedicated to perform triage that allows to identify clinical care the needs of the patient. Among these some can be resolved in 3 days, rewarding patients and saving human and financial resources. To achieve this goal it is necessary that health care providers share clinical pathways, and that the bedside ultrasound is accessible.