Table 1 Distribution of patients in hospitals and wards

Orthopedic ward

2

10 h

Medical ward*

4

20 h

Hospital (city)

Patients

Hours of observation

Orthopedic ward 1

2

11 h

Orthopedic ward 2

3

13 h

Specialized medical ward 1 (pulmonary diseases)

3

12 h

Specialized medical ward 2 (kidney diseases and infections)

2

9 h

Geriatric ward

4

15 h