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Intensive Care Unit Preparedness During Pandemics and Other Biological Threats

2019; Elsevier BV; Volume: 35; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.ccc.2019.06.001

1557-8232

Ryan C. Maves, Christina Jamros, Alfred G. Smith,

Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research

Pandemics and epidemics are unique challenges for ICU preparedness. In a highly mobile, globalized world, infectious disease is no longer confined to fixed geographic regions. The risks of pandemic disease to clinical staff requires that institutions have mechanisms to protect their personnel while also providing adequate care to affected patients. Engagement of community partners is necessary to permit adequate data collection, to develop ethical standards for resource allocation, and to manage anxiety and expectations among the public.