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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]3)Tons of patients with moderate resp failure, that overtime deteriorate to saturate ICUs first, then NIVs, then CPAP hoods, then even O2.[/quote]

I don't understand that above.   What are NIVs?  What does it mean to saturate ICUs? Does it mean to run out of?

I think the problem is a numbers problem?  Too many cases all at once that are severe?

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Non Invasive Ventilation.

He is basically saying that they are running out of ICU space (saturated) and running out of backup options like cpap and oxygen.

Yes, it’s a numbers issue. Too many sick at the same time.[/quote]

It does beg the question: What is up with Italy that didn't happen in Korea?

Part of the issue with this is that the pneumonia lasts a very long time. It isn't a quick couple days in the ICU and then to the intermediate unit.[/quote]

From what I have read, coordinated and widespread testing. (It is beyond impressive. Drive-thru all over.) With actual, somewhat comprehensive knowledge of the problem, they were able to immediately isolate cases and achieve a high level of compliance. As a result, there was no major crisis, leading to many fewer fatalities.

I think the biggest key here is testing, with the goal of avoiding a major cluster of cases (that overwhelm a local health care system). Google testing numbers in South Korea vs Italy vs US. [/quote]

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