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[Intensive care back up for infectious disease disasters]
D Wichmann1, H Matthews2, M F Nentwich2
1Klinik für Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20251, Hamburg, Deutschland. d.wichmann@uke.de.
Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin Und Notfallmedizin
|October 10, 2020
Summary
Infectious disease outbreaks, like COVID-19, strain intensive care units (ICUs). Effective ICU preparedness requires multidisciplinary teams, protocols, and training to manage critically ill patients during epidemics and pandemics.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Intensive Care Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Infectious disease outbreaks present significant challenges for hospital operations, particularly intensive care units (ICUs).
- Managing surges in critically ill patients during epidemics and pandemics requires specialized resources and planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present typical infectiological scenarios relevant to modern intensive care.
- To highlight the significance of these scenarios for ICU preparedness and resource management.
Main Methods:
- Review and description of selected pathogens and infectious diseases.
- Analysis of their impact on intensive care unit resources.
Main Results:
- Severe cases of many infectious diseases necessitate intensive medical care.
- Major outbreaks (e.g., 2009 H1N1, EHEC, Ebola, COVID-19) led to rapid admissions of critically ill patients.
- Optimal treatment and infection prevention require multidisciplinary teams, protocols, staffing, and training.
Conclusions:
- Pandemics and epidemics pose unique challenges to intensive care unit preparedness.
- Effective planning is crucial for maintaining optimal patient care and safety during widespread infectious disease events.
Keywords:
CoronavirusEnterohemorrhagic Escherichia coliHuman influenzaPandemicsPersonal protection equipmentMore Related Videos
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