The positivity rate remains low (2.33%). However, this encouraging result does not reflect the activity of the Robert-Pax hospital.
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Pressure increases in intensive care
For several days, “a thrill” of hospitalizations has been felt. “The three variants (English, Brazilian and South African) circulate in the area,” notes Jean-Claude Kneib, the director of the hospital center.
Admissions for Covid or suspicion are on the rise, especially in intensive care where the pressure has been increasing for two weeks.
The three variants (English, Brazilian and South African) circulate in the area.
Jean-Claude Kneib, director of the hospital center
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This Tuesday, eight patients are taken care of, i.e. the normal capacity of the service, increased to 14 beds since the second wave. “We have accepted a lot of transfers,” explains Guillaume Flück. This solidarity game puts additional pressure on our hospital. “
Two patients treated in the emergency room and positive for Covid-19, were also admitted directly to intensive care. “We are still facing severe forms of the coronavirus. “
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27 Covid patients against 21 on February 16
In total, the Robert-Pax hospital has 27 Covid patients compared to 21 on February 16. Two cohorting services are set up in pulmonology and general medicine. There are currently no plans to increase the number of units. “The epidemic does not explode, cautiously advance Guillaume Flück. We are always on a plateau ”, for months.
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14. This is the number of beds planned for intensive care.
The number of intensive care beds also remains at 14. “We hope not to have to increase the capacity,” continues Jean-Claude Kneib, “which would lead to transforming the post-intervention surveillance room (recovery room) and to deprogram more ‘surgical procedures. “
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Two operating rooms have already had to close ten days ago. “If we have to go further, we will be forced to sacrifice access to non-Covid care, which is needed,” adds Guillaume Flück.
Between the increase in Covid admissions and sustained activity in other services, the hospital center is almost full.
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