id	author	title	date	pages	extension	mime	words	sentences	flesch	summary	cache	txt
cord-265309-1su480xi	Bagdasarian, Natasha	A safe and efficient, naturally ventilated structure for COVID-19 surge capacity in Singapore	2020-06-24		.txt	text/plain	1214	70	50	Here, we describe the design and function of a low-cost, naturally ventilated temporary structure to increase EMD capacity during the COVID-19 response in Singapore. A multidisciplinary taskforce was assembled to plan for surge capacity, with the intent to create an "EMD extension," a temporary outdoor facility to manage patients with suspected COVID-19 and relieve the pressure on the existing EMD isolation facilities. This report demonstrates the potential for an adapted structure to provide rapid, safe and effective surge capacity for the triage, screening and management of COVID-19 patients. This report, in conjunction with older studies recognizing the utility of natural ventilation, lends credence to the idea that low-cost, rapidly erected structures (ie, open-air tents, without HEPA filtration units) may be a solution to managing the surge of COVID-19 patients, particularly in low-income countries, or other areas with depleted medical capacity.	./cache/cord-265309-1su480xi.txt	./txt/cord-265309-1su480xi.txt