One ventilator for two patients: feasibility and considerations of a last resort solution in case of equipment shortage
Tommaso Tonetti, Alberto Zanella, Giacinto Pizzilli, C.I. Babcock, Sergio Venturi, Stefano Nava, Antonio Pesenti, V. Marco Ranieri
Abstract
The present emergency caused by the spread of the COVID-19 infection is putting enormous pressure on the healthcare systems worldwide and especially on intensive care units (ICUs).
Topics & Concepts
MedicineIntensive careEconomic shortageCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Ventilation (architecture)Intensive care medicinePulmonary complianceMechanical ventilationTidal volumeEmergency medicineMedical emergencyLungAnesthesiaRespiratory systemDiseaseMechanical engineeringInternal medicineEngineeringLinguisticsInfectious disease (medical specialty)PhilosophyGovernment (linguistics)Respiratory Support and MechanismsCardiac Arrest and ResuscitationDisaster Response and Management