Canadian Medical Association Journal · 2020 · 24 citations · 18 references
MedicineInfectious DiseasesContinuity Of CareCritical Care MedicineCare CoordinationCritical CareInpatient CareIntensive Care MedicinePandemic PreparednessPandemic ResponseCritical Care FlowCritical Care UseDefinition Of Medical UnitsIntensive Care Unit OrganizationIntensive Care Unit Surge CapacityIntensive Care Unit To Intensive Care Unit TransferIntensive Care Unit TriageIntensive Care Unit Utilization
KEY POINTS Health systems have responded to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic by prioritizing critical care capacity; however, most patients with COVID-19 are cared for outside intensive care units (ICUs).[1][1],[2][2] In many jurisdictions, the first wave of cases is waning,[3][3]
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