Preparedness and Reorganization of Care for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients in a Swiss ICU: Characteristics and Outcomes of 129 Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In many countries, large numbers of critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 are admitted to the ICUs within a short period of time, overwhelming usual care capacities. Preparedness and reorganization ahead of the wave to increase ICU surge capacity may be associated with favorable outcome. The purpose of this study was to report our experience in terms of ICU organization and anticipation, as well as reporting patient characteristics, treatment, and outcomes.

Design

A prospective observational study.

Setting

The division of intensive care at the Geneva University Hospitals (Geneva, Switzerland).

Patients

All consecutive adult patients with acute respiratory failure due to coronavirus disease 2019 admitted in the ICU between March 9, 202

SUBMITTER: Primmaz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7392615 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature