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Table 4 Main drawbacks to buying an ICIS

From: Has information technology finally been adopted in Flemish intensive care units?

1. Financial cost for initial implementation, maintenance and upgrading;

2. The need for dedicated IT personnel for configuration and end-user training;

3. Integration with the hospital information system;

4. Reliability;

5. Confidentiality issues;

6. Need for infrastructure adaptations.