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Pandemic Response: The Tsunami Effect
This chapter analyzes the initial response of San Francisco healthcare professionals to the COVID-19 pandemic, likening the crisis to an approaching tsunami. It discusses the shift in roles for anesthesiology teams, the challenges of ICU capacity, and critical supply shortages, including PPE. Ethical dilemmas in triage decisions are also explored alongside the importance of effective communication between hospitals and government agencies in managing the crisis.
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