SCCM Resource Library-Impact of Adult COVID-19 Patients on Pediatric Centers

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Video Summary

The Director of Adult Critical Care Services at NYU Langone Health discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their hospital and the collaboration between pediatric and adult teams. The surge led to the creation of a COVID Army, repurposing clinicians to help with the large patient volume. Pediatric teams stepped up to staff adult units in addition to their own responsibilities. The hospital faced challenges with the rapid consumption of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supply chain allocation. The pediatric ICU adapted to care for adult patients, creating effective step-down units. Despite the difficulties, the hospital was able to adapt and bend without breaking. The pediatric team played a crucial role and received expressions of gratitude from the community. The experience taught valuable lessons and fostered cross-pollination between pediatric and adult care.

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Crisis Management, Administration, 2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic requires flexibility in the way we care for critical care patients, including caring for adult patients in pediatric ICUs. This session will describe lessons learned from the intersection of adult and pediatric ICUs during the COVID-19 era as well as opportunities for the two groups to learn from each other.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Administration

Knowledge Area Crisis Management

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Pediatric Intensive Care Unit PICU

Tag COVID-19

Year 2022

Keywords

COVID-19 pandemic

hospital collaboration

COVID Army

personal protective equipment (PPE)

pediatric and adult care

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