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Re: Coronavirus
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Originally Posted by Sephiroth
In that case, something doesn't add up unless, on average, each hospital has capacity for only c. 20 beds at 90% occupancy.
What have I misunderstood?
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Nothing - they normally run at 85-90% capacity; there have been lots of programmes on TV about how operations (in ‘normal’ times) are delayed due to lack of beds, so COVID has amplified this.
It’s important to remember not all beds/wards/staff are suitable for all patients - a day ward won’t have the facilities to deal with Critical Care or Post-op recovery; it’s like expecting a car garage to be able to deal with HGV - different equipment and staff skills.
For instance, in February this year (pre-COVID), over 80% of the England’s ICU beds were occupied (we only have just over 4000)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistic...2020-auY71.pdf
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Last edited by Hugh; 23-12-2020 at 23:13.
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