Doctors Say U.K. Is Ill Prepared for Coronavirus
It isn’t just in Italy that they are contemplating rationing access to ICU to those who have the best chance of recovery. UK too
In Yorkshire they only have 17 ICU beds with maybe setting up another 18
nytimes.com/2020/03/05/wor…
It isn’t just in Italy that they are contemplating rationing access to ICU to those who have the best chance of recovery. UK too
In Yorkshire they only have 17 ICU beds with maybe setting up another 18
nytimes.com/2020/03/05/wor…
In some trusts even basic training and essential supplies to tackle the virus.
Many had not been fitted with face masks. Yes. They come in different sizes and need training in how to put them on.
Many had not been fitted with face masks. Yes. They come in different sizes and need training in how to put them on.
Now it seems that the heavy duty face masks used during the swine flu will have to be shared.
Meanwhile we have lost over 1100 ICU beds since 2011.
Meanwhile we have lost over 1100 ICU beds since 2011.
The occupancy rates for ICU beds regularly exceeds 90%, about 20% more than specialists consider safe.
