Contingency Plan for the Intensive Care Services for the COVID-19 pandemic

Area of Science:

• * Infectious Diseases
• * Critical Care Medicine
• * Public Health Preparedness

Background:

• * The Coronaviridae family virus outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in January 2020.
• * The virus rapidly spread globally, declared a pandemic by the WHO on March 11, 2020.
• * The first case in Spain was reported on January 31, 2020, with 139 countries affected by March 16, 2020.

Purpose of the Study:

• * To develop a contingency plan for Intensive Care Services in Spain.
• * To estimate the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact.
• * To identify essential human and material resources for intensive care units.

Main Methods:

• * Development of a strategic contingency plan by SEMICYUC and SEEIUC.
• * Focus on resource estimation and management for intensive care.
• * Guidance for programming optimal response strategies.

Main Results:

• * A comprehensive contingency plan was created for Spanish Intensive Medicine Services.
• * The plan provides a framework for resource allocation and strategic planning.
• * Aimed at optimizing the response to the pandemic in critical care settings.

Conclusions:

• * The contingency plan serves as a vital tool for Spanish Intensive Care Services.
• * It facilitates proactive management of resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• * Supports the development of effective strategies to address the public health crisis.