Covid-19 Resource Centre: Critical Care

Summary

This page provides a list of useful resources for healthcare staff who are working in intensive care units and critical care roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Content

ICS: Guidance for prone positioning of the conscious COVID patient 2020

National Patient Safety Alert 

• Interruption of high flow nasal oxygen during transfer 

National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE):

• COVID-19 rapid guideline: critical care in adults
• COVID-19 guidance on DNACPR and verification of death

Resuscitation Council (UK):

• COVID-19 Resources: Healthcare Settings

NHS England:

• Specialty guides: Coronavirus treatment

Royal College of Nursing (RCN):

• Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and work

World Health Organization (WHO):

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) technical guidance: Infection prevention and control / WASH (including PPE guidance)

West Middlesex Hospital:

• Talking to relatives: a guide to compassionate phone communication during Covid-19

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Or perhaps you have introduced an initiative in your hospital to help improve safety for staff or patients during the pandemic? Like the nurse who introduced a PPE Safety Officer Role to reassure staff and prioritise their safety. Share your good practice and safety tips.