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Clinicians responding to the COVID-19 pandemic have experienced shortages of mechanical ventilators, according to a rapid-cycle survey distributed by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). Survey respondents reported having to secure additional ventilators from the Strategic National Stockpile or other sources, such as private suppliers. A small percentage even said they declined care because they did not have enough ventilators or placed two patients on one ventilator.
Clinicians responding to the COVID-19 pandemic have experienced shortages of mechanical ventilators, according to a rapid-cycle survey distributed by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). Survey respondents reported having to secure additional ventilators from the Strategic National Stockpile, donations from local government or private agencies, or by purchasing from U.S. and non-U.S. suppliers. A small percentage even said they declined care because they did not have enough ventilators or reported placing two patients on one ventilator.
SCCM’s rapid-cycle surveys are meant to assess the reality in the field for critical care clinicians and better understand their needs. Other significant insights include:
The latest rapid-cycle survey was distributed in July and garnered 587 respondents, the majority (95%) of whom cared for patients with COVID-19. Previous rapid-cycle surveys highlighted ICU readiness and clinician stress.
Posted: 8/28/2020 | 1 comments
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