The Respiratory Surge - How to Manage a Busy ED

• 2021

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This video describes how pediatric emergency departments (EDs) in the UK can prepare for an increase in respiratory cases. It highlights key areas like managing patient flow, staff wellbeing, and handling RSV versus COVID cases. The focus is on planning for inflow, acuity, outflow, and crowding issues. It also emphasizes the importance of supporting staff morale and addressing interpersonal conflicts within hospitals to ensure smooth operations during busy times.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Keywords: Patient Admission; Pediatrics; Respiratory Tract Infections; Triage; Emergency Service, Hospital; Pandemics; Surge Capacity; COVID-19

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians

Format: Lecture

Media Type: Video

Institutions: Don't Forget the Bubbles

Institution Type: Other

Language: English

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