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An emergency strategy for intensive care unit during COVID-19 outbreak in Chongqing, China

W Deng1, D Qi, D-X Wang

  • 1Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. 303528@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn.

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
|August 4, 2020
PubMed

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This study outlines critical care strategies for the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on intensive care unit (ICU) management. Implementing these emergency protocols can improve outcomes for critically ill patients with novel coronavirus disease 2019.

Area of Science:

  • Intensive care medicine
  • Infectious disease epidemiology
  • Public health response

Background:

  • The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in late 2019, rapidly escalating into a global pandemic.
  • By May 31, 2020, over 3 million cases were confirmed worldwide, with significant mortality and hospital-related infections.
  • Intensive care units (ICUs) faced unprecedented challenges in managing severe and critically ill COVID-19 patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide guidance on intensive care unit (ICU) management during the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • To detail essential strategies for the prevention and control of COVID-19 within hospital settings.
  • To outline effective treatment protocols for critically ill patients.

Main Methods:

  • The commentary synthesized information on admission and discharge criteria for ICUs.
  • It focused on developing comprehensive therapy protocols for COVID-19 patients.
  • Strategies for infection prevention and control within ICUs were a primary focus.

Main Results:

  • The proposed emergency strategies are designed to aid in the prevention and control of COVID-19.
  • These strategies aim to enhance the treatment of critically ill patients requiring intensive care.
  • The focus on ICU management is crucial for mitigating the impact of the pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • Advancements in ICU management are vital for reducing mortality rates in critically ill COVID-19 patients.
  • Continuous updates based on clinical evidence and practical experience are essential.
  • Effective ICU strategies are key to navigating the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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