Maybe they'll report on the male deaths later this week.
Slocum on a mobile said:trouble said:
Maybe they'll report on the male deaths later this week.
I'm aware of a few males that have died recently too. The ages of those passing seems to be getting lower, at least to me anyway.
Tookieclothespin said:
I'm more interested in hearing about staffing.
The actual ICU ward may be full, but can't almost any bed function as something like an ICU spot if there's proper staffing for it?
My understanding is that the ICU is mainly different due to staffing and more constant monitoring and care.
I can confirm the male in his 30s. He is my friend's brother-in-law. He leaves behind his wife and four children. It was a 10 week battle.trouble said:Slocum on a mobile said:trouble said:
Maybe they'll report on the male deaths later this week.
I'm aware of a few males that have died recently too. The ages of those passing seems to be getting lower, at least to me anyway.
Yes, at least 2 males under 50 recently. I believe one was in his 30s.
Likely because there were zero important parts.trouble said:
It was esp difficult today. I don't think I missed any of the important parts
I meant like any actual answersdubi said:Likely because there were zero important parts.trouble said:
It was esp difficult today. I don't think I missed any of the important parts
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Is the thought or reason staffing? If so, does that send a mixed signal to the community? I hear that and think wow, there's no where for people to go, but if it's a staffing issue then that is a different problem.
Staffing and cleaning/disinfection of a room once someone leaves are probably both reasons for variability in ICU bed count. However, the effect is the same. If there isn't staff to monitor/work a bed, then there isn't a bed available.Ukraine Gas Expert said:
For clarification, it seems there isn't a "fixed" number of ICU beds as the available is zero, but patients move up and down.
Is the thought or reason staffing? If so, does that send a mixed signal to the community? I hear that and think wow, there's no where for people to go, but if it's a staffing issue then that is a different problem.
I'm not trying to derail, or create a disagreement, just trying to understand the variance on numbers and the messages I'm hearing from local outlets.
Question: are ventilators used in a non-ICU or non-surgical setting? Meaning if you are sick enough to need to be on a Vent wouldn't you be in ICU?trouble said:
8/23/21 1:20pm
45 available hospital beds
0 available ICU beds
71 available ventilators
60 ICU patients
36 Covid ICU patients
no. serious question. not surprised, but I'm always looking for add'l data points. more data = better decisions.Slocum on a mobile said:
I think you know the answer to that, but are just asking it for effect.
trouble said:
I'm extremely libertarian and I have a problem with it from a healthcare worker stance. I'm always going to prioritize based on acuity and survivability.