Perceptions Regarding the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic's Impact on Neurocritical Care Delivery: Results From a Global Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted many facets of critical care delivery.

Methods

An electronic survey was distributed to explore the pandemic's perceived impact on neurocritical care delivery between June 2020 and March 2021. Variables were stratified by World Bank country income level, presence of a dedicated neurocritical care unit (NCCU) and experiencing a COVID-19 patient surge.

Results

Respondents from 253 hospitals (78.3% response rate) from 47 countries (45.5% low/middle income countries; 54.5% with a dedicated NCCU; 78.6% experienced a first surge) participated in the study. Independent of country income level, NCCU and surge status, participants reported reductions in NCCU admissions (67%), critical care drug shortages (69%), reductio

SUBMITTER: Lele AV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8900891 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature