Abstract
With healthcare systems rapidly becoming overwhelmed and occupied by patients during a pandemic, effective and safe care for patients is easily compromised. During the course of the current pandemic, numerous treatment guidelines have been developed and published that have improved care for patients with COVID-19. Certain lessons have only been learned during the course of the outbreak, from which we can learn for future pandemics. This editorial aims to raise awareness about the importance of timely stockpiling of sufficient amounts of personal protection equipment and medications, adequate oxygen supplies, uninterrupted electricity, and fair locally adapted triage strategies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e97-e100 |
Journal | British Journal of Anaesthesia |
Volume | 128 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2022 |
Keywords
- COVID-19
- electricity
- oxygen
- pandemic
- personal protective equipment
- preparedness
- stockpiling
- triage