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Statement

A Day in the Life of an ER Doc on the COVID-19 Frontlines

  • Patient volumes for ventilators and emergency room arrivals are projected to increase sharply and continuously.
  • The frequency of stat notifications for critically ill patients is expected to rise significantly.
  • Economic reopening is contingent upon the acquisition of reliable data to understand virus spread and implement control measures.
  • Medical resources must be managed carefully to prevent system overwhelm while treating sick patients.
  • Reliable data is required before any control measures can be implemented.
  • A collective effort is anticipated to eventually overcome the situation.