Information via Jason Van Schoor, a UK based Registrar in Anaesthesia & ICM
Passing on an update from an intensivist/A&E consultant currently in northern Italy:
In brief:
- current situation is difficult to imagine
- hospitals are overwhelmed by Covid-19, they are running 200% capacity
- We've stopped all routine
- all ORs have been converted to ITUs and they are now diverting or not treating all other emergencies like trauma or strokes
- hundreds of pts with severe respiratory failure
- Staff are working as much as they can but they are starting to get sick and are emotionally overwhelmed
There is, unfortunately, much more, here: @jasonvanschoor
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There are plenty of comments from people hiding behind anonymity that the outbreak is nothing to worry about. Ignoring clear evidence is life threatening, these anonymous ITGs are best ignored.
