Chapter

Struggles with ER Overcrowding
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07:00 - 09:56 (02:56)

A COVID-19 patient was kept in the Emergency Room instead of being transferred to the ICU, resulting in a greater risk of poor health outcomes due to overcrowding in hospitals.

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A COVID-19 patient was admitted and later moved from the Emergency Room to another unit.
07:00 - 09:56 (02:56)
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COVID-19
Summary

A COVID-19 patient was admitted and later moved from the Emergency Room to another unit. Transfer delays can cause worse outcomes for patients and therefore, specialized care in ICUs is crucial.

Chapter
Struggles with ER Overcrowding
Episode
‘Somebody’s Got to Save Us, While We’re Saving Everybody Else’
Podcast
The Daily