Distribution of pediatric intensive care beds in Brazil: Regional inequalities and implications for equity in the public health system
The unequal distribution of PICU beds across Brazil reflects structural inequities in access to pediatric critical care. Policies should prioritize regionalized, quality-based allocation, intergovernmental coordination, and integration of health data systems to guide equitable expansion of pediatric intensive care capacity within the SUS.
Authors
- Maria Auxiliadora Souza Mendes Gomes
- Saint Clair Gomes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1554-943X)
- Luís Felipe Ribeiro Soares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8269-0639)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
- Fundação Instituto de Pesca do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
- Instituto Estadual do Cérebro Paulo Niemeyer (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339186
- Primary Topic
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00