Developing a Thai national critical care allocation guideline during the COVID-19 pandemic: a rapid review and stakeholder consultation

• Main Authors: Aniqa Islam Marshall (Author), Rachel Archer (Author), Woranan Witthayapipopsakul (Author), Kanchanok Sirison (Author), Somtanuek Chotchoungchatchai (Author), Pisit Sriakkpokin (Author), Orapan Srisookwatana (Author), Yot Teerawattananon (Author), Viroj Tangcharoensathien (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand had almost depleted its critical care resources, particularly intensive care unit (ICU) beds and ventilators. This prompted the necessity to develop a national guideline for resource allocation. This paper describes the development...