Africa’s critical care capacity before COVID-19
Emmanuel Ayebale, NJ Kassebaum, A. M. Roche, Bruce Biccard
Abstract
Critical care capabilities in affluent countries have been overwhelmed by the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Data from the African Surgical Outcomes Study (ASOS)1 suggests that this critical care crisis will be significantly worse in Africa.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)CoronavirusIntensive care medicineDiseaseVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineOutbreakGlobal Health and SurgeryCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsGlobal Maternal and Child Health