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cord-252286-377y9aqx	Gauss, Tobias	Preliminary pragmatic lessons from the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic from France	2020-05-13		.txt	text/plain	2161	132	43	Abstract The first wave of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic required an unprecedented and historic increase in critical care capacity on a global scale in France. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic requires an unprecedented and historic increase in critical care capacity on a global scale. The ongoing fight against the pandemic and potential resurgence of the virus made it compelling for the authors to share specific concepts for the management of critical care surge capacity. One particularity of any exceptional situation (mass casualty, pandemic, etc.) is the activation of a structured crisis mode during which authority lies within the crisis committee, relying on a chain of command and clearly defined principles of control. ICU/HDU capacities management required conscious effort to preserve protected space for non-SARS-CoV-2 critical care and respond to the evolving situation. Training was essential to prepare healthcare professionals in the first days of the pandemic for PPE use, airway management, cleaning, cardiac arrest, etc.	./cache/cord-252286-377y9aqx.txt	./txt/cord-252286-377y9aqx.txt