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RML Hoos

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What is typical ICU use percentage of capacity?


I would guess, but just a complete guess, most ICUs are running at somewhere 60-80% capacity. If they were typically at 50% capacity or less it would seem to be a big waste of money on unnecessary ICU beds.

From talking to the hospital doctors I know, many of the major hospitals have made plans and built-in “surge capacity” as might become necessary in particular in the ramp up we saw in February and March.


(In response to this post by hoodeyo)

Posted: 06/24/2020 at 2:14PM



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