ICU bed shortage causes delays to Christchurch cardiac surgeries

Tuesday 23 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 23 Sep 2025, 8:57am

Cardiac patients at Christchurch Hospital are facing multiple delays for lifesaving operations due to a lack of intensive care unit beds. This follows a decision by Health NZ to reduce the number of available ICU beds from 36 to 24 at the start of the year.

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1. RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 5:44am

   Shortage of ICU beds causes delays to Christchurch cardiac surgeries (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 7:37am

   Patient’s surgery delayed seven times due Christchurch Hospital ICU bed shortage (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 23 Sep 2025, 8:57am

   Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced (opens in new tab)