The incredible battle against a vicious disease
And many of them end up in intensive care.University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, like others around the country, has completely reconfigured its care.
And the 35 ICU beds have been more than doubled, to 86, by converting 10 operating theatres and recovery areas.Inside the Covid-19 ward at University College Hospital London Put simply, the hospital has been transformed into what is mostly a coronavirus care centre, with a great emphasis on treating the sickest patients.This includes a tight-fitting face mask, visor, surgical gown and two sets of gloves.
Wearing the kit is stifling - but you can't have a drink of water until your time on the ICU is finished.
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