So, we’ve reached 34 deaths per day from COVID. It’s a shocking number that really gets swamped over by all the other numbers. I’m going to describe the usual dying process in the ICU from this disease. I’m wearing my clinical hat, be warned.
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A Registered nurse provides care for two patients with COVID-19 during a night shift on the Intensive Care Unit. In this picture, both patients have been moved onto the stomach, which can help increase oxygen flow to the patient's lungs.
NEW:
-1315 new COVID cases in Alberta on 12141 tests (10.8%+)
- 8 new deaths
- 465 in hospital (+34), incl 107 in ICU (+1)
- 12290 active cases (+630)
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Fort Mac - WBPCN still has 3 Moderna vaccine appts for tomorrow and will keep a call-in list for up to 8 bonus doses and any no-shows. There is also availability for Mon, Tue, Wed clinics. 18+, otherwise no restrictions call tomorrow at 10:00 (780-714-2193). #ymm#rmwb#abvax
Check out this video. Continuing to follow up with your Family Physician is vital to ensure ongoing management of chronic conditions. Please reach out to your doctor to discuss appointment options! Continuity is KEY!!! #wbpcn#chronicdiseasemgmt#familyphysician#continuity