Article
COVID‑19 in a rural intensive care unit in Northern British Columbia: Descriptive analysis of outcomes and demands on rural resources
COVID‑19 dans une unité de soins intensifs rurale en Colombie-Britannique du Nord : Analyse descriptive des résultats et des demandes sur les ressources rurales
Summer 2024
Volume 29 - Issue 3
Julia Panchuk, Stephanie Hobson, Jennifer Dahl, Aaron Moulson, Denise Jaworsky
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 15–22
Content Summary
This article provides a descriptive analysis of the outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 in a rural ICU in Northern British Columbia. It highlights the strain on local resources and the necessity for patient transfers due to limited capacity. The study underscores the need for improved pandemic planning to support rural healthcare facilities.
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Infectious diseaseRural medicineNorthern medicinePublic healthRemote medicine