Increasing number of infected people in Tokyo Medical facilities have enough beds... New Corona

Increasing number of infected people in Tokyo Medical field There are plenty of beds... New Corona July 6 18:24

The number of people infected with the new coronavirus is increasing in Tokyo. Currently, there are ample beds in medical facilities in Tokyo, but if the infection spreads to the elderly in the future, the medical system may become tight.

One of the designated medical institutions for infectious diseases, the Musashino Red Cross Hospital in Musashino City, Tokyo, has accepted many new coronavirus patients.

During the first wave, we hurriedly set up a ward exclusively for infected people, but in April when it was at its peak, the 45 beds had always been full.

The burden on the doctors and nurses to deal with the problem was heavy, and it was said that he was in a last-minute condition.

After that, the number of infected patients decreased in Tokyo from around May, and the number of inpatients gradually decreased due to the medical treatment of mildly ill patients at home and accommodation.

Currently, there are 12 hospitalized patients for the new corona, including those suspected of being infected. The bed is said to have room.

The ward dedicated to those who are urgently infected is now being returned to the general ward.

Recently, the number of infected people is increasing in Tokyo, but mainly young people who have a relatively low proportion of severe cases, and there are no serious cases at this hospital at present.

However, hospitals are wary that if the infection spreads to the elderly in the future, the number of seriously ill patients will increase and the medical system may become tight.

Izumi Namiki, director of the Musashino Red Cross Hospital, said, “The PCR test has become possible at hospitals and other areas, and the testing system has been expanded. By reducing the hospitalization period to about 10 days on average, the burden on medical institutions has been considerably reduced, while the increase in the number of elderly patients at high risk of becoming seriously serious may lead to medical collapse. There is a risk and it is a situation that cannot be predicted."

Strengthen measures in preparation for the spread of infection

What kind of measures are being taken by medical institutions in Tokyo in preparation for future spread of infection?

At the Musashino Red Cross Hospital, we are promoting the securing of medical supplies such as protective clothing because of a shortage during the first wave.

In addition, when the number of infected patients increases, we will consider in advance which medical treatment should be reduced and how nurses should be allocated, and we are preparing a system for immediate support.

In addition, this hospital is equipped with an ECMO, an artificial heart-lung machine used for critically ill patients, but strengthens cooperation with other hospitals that have ECMO so that if the number of patients increases and there is a shortage, they can be transferred promptly. doing.

Will there be a situation where the medical system will become tight in the future?

If the Tokyo Metropolitan Government decides that the situation has deteriorated by setting up seven monitoring items such as the number of new infected persons, the number of people who do not know the infection route, the increase rate, and the number of inpatients, they will pay attention to the citizens of Tokyo. I'm going to call out.

However, there is no standard number to call for caution.

Regarding this, Director Izumi Namiki of the Musashino Red Cross Hospital said, ``I think it is difficult to establish a numerical standard, but it is not limited to the number of infected people, but the turnover rate of inpatients, the age of patients, and the severity of symptoms. I would like you to consider the situation and judge the situation."