What happens when a Covid-19 patient is taken to ICUWhat happens when a patient with coronavirus is taken to an intensive care unit?Ordinarily, patients are taken to ICU when their organs fail to function well and they need to be placed on life support machines. For severe cases of Covid-19, patients develop breathing problems and need a life support machine, in this case a ventilator. SEE ALSO: Smart solar pumps use big data to stop Africa being sucked dryAt the ICU, doctors and nurses have to wear personal protective gear to avoid contracting the virus. Thereafter, doctors are able to adjust the ventilator to pump the required volumes in and out of the body. The ICU also has a special bed where patients can be easily changed their sleeping positions.

Source: Standard Digital April 18, 2020 21:00 UTC