In:
American Journal of Disaster Medicine, Weston Medical Publishing, Vol. 16, No. 1 ( 2021-01-01), p. 13-24
Abstract:
Objective: The objective of this paper was to outline a novel model created for the management of the critical care surge due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a Western Massachusetts hospital.Setting: This model was created and implemented at a Western Massachusetts Level 1 Trauma and tertiary referral center.Conclusions: This article outlines a model devised by an interdisciplinary team for rapid expansion of critical care services by increasing allocated space, staffing, and supplies via modifications of existing systems of care to accommodate a predicted large critical care patient surge due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We predict that this model can be utilized and adapted for future critical care surges in times of similar pandemic situations.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1932-149X
,
1932-149X
DOI:
10.5055/ajdm.2021.0382
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Weston Medical Publishing
Publication Date:
2021
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