Intensive Care Unit

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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.

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  Nov 30, 2021
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• ‘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
• ‘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
• 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
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• COVID-19: Nova Scotia hospital system on brink of being overwhelmed by 3rd wave

  Nova Scotia's top COVID-19 critical care doctor says the hospital system is on the brink of being overwhelmed.

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  May 5, 2021
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• ‘I’m seeing things I’ve never seen in my life’: Doctor paints bleak picture of Regina ICUs

  Dr. Jeffrey Betcher is the critical care lead in Regina. Since the pandemic began, he’s helped plan for the surge of COVID-19 in hospitals and shares what he is seeing in ICUs.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2021