Intensive Care Unit

• More space for Ontario Veterinary College’s Health Sciences Centre’s intensive care unit

  The ICU now has 4,000 square feet of space. This is due to renovations that were recently completed earlier this year.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2023
  
• New ICU in Fredericton scheduled to open in February

  The new ICU unit is expected to open with at least seven beds on Feb. 14, with the remaining beds contingent upon increased staffing levels.

  Health

  Jan 27, 2023
  
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• Northern N.B. hospital reduces ICU beds amid nursing shortage

  Vitalite Health Network says it has reduced the number of ICU beds at the Campbellton Regional Hospital from six to four due to a nursing shortage.

  Health

  Aug 19, 2022
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• Bowmanville Hospital to temporarily relocate ICU due to ‘significant staff shortage’

  A hospital in Bowmanville, Ont., says it is temporarily relocating its intensive care unit (ICU), citing a "significant staff shortage."

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2022
• Swift response to a 4th COVID ICU surge in Ontario may be challenging: report

  The researchers concluded that staffing shortages, worker burnout and the resumption of treatment for other health conditions may strain the system in the event of a patient spike.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2021
• ‘Thank you for everything’: Toronto COVID-19 survivor returns to ICU with message for care team

  "Want to say thank you for everybody taking care of me ... thank you for everything," he said.

  Health

  Oct 29, 2021
• Ontario nurse with COVID-19 meets newborn son one week after birth

  "It was so hard because I was in my third trimester so it was very difficult to differentiate what was pregnancy and what was something else," she recalled.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2021
• COVID-19: Saskatchewan opens its hospitals to ICU patients from Manitoba

  With COVID-19 hospitalizations dropping in Saskatchewan, the province is now accepting patients from Manitoba where hospitals are struggling to cope with rising caseloads.

  Canada

  May 26, 2021
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• ‘It is safe to open up’: Toronto ICU doctor optimistic about Ontario’s 2nd pandemic summer

  "I think it's essential that we open up somewhat and especially the outdoor activities. I think that's necessary."

  Health

  May 18, 2021
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• Pressure felt in Saskatoon’s critical care system, province says its ready to manage

  Pressure is being felt inside Saskatoon's critical care system. However, the province says it's ready to manage a possible surge.

  Canada

  May 14, 2021