This study queried United States (U.S.) ICU clinician perspectives on ICU preparedness and concerns regarding delivering COVID-19 patient care.
This survey's findings indicate that hospitals are expanding ICU bed capacity to prepare for COVID-19 patient surge. Importantly, amid this preparation, ICU clinicians harbor concerns regarding preparedness, staffing, and common use resources that merit specific education as well as resource allocation and utilization planning.
Authors:
Lewis J. Kaplan, MD, FACS, FCCP FCCM
Ruth Kleinpell, PhD, RN, FCCM
Ryan C. Maves, MD, FCCM, FCCP, FIDSA
Jennifer K. Doersam, MS
Rameela Raman, PhD
David M. Ferraro, MD, FCCP, FCCM
Estimated Time: 20:21 min