Development of a triage protocol for critical care during an influenza pandemic

Abstract Background: The recent outbreaks of avian influenza (H5N1) have placed a renewed emphasis on preparing for an influenza pandemic in humans. Of particular concern in this planning is the allocation of resources, such as ventilators and antiviral medications, which will likely become scarce during a pandemic. Methods: We applied a collaborative process using best evidence, expert panels, st

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パンデミックが起きたときのトリアージ。助かる可能性が薄い患者をいかに見捨てるか、という基準でもある。

[youkiti]

インフルエンザのパンデミックが起きたときのトリアージ