It is expected that the state of emergency will be lifted, and hospitals in Tokyo that are dealing with the new coronavirus have not received specific instructions from the government regarding the number of beds for corona patients, which has been increased by limiting general medical care. I am struggling with how to return to the normal state.
The number of inpatients in the new corona at Saiseikai Central Hospital in Minato-ku, Tokyo has decreased to about 30% compared to the peak of the 5th wave, and last month, the life-saving ward was closed and 8 beds dedicated to corona patients were prepared. Currently there is only one person.
It is expected that the declaration will be lifted, and the policy is to gradually restore the lifesaving ward, but how about the increased number of beds for corona patients without specific instructions from the government in writing? I am struggling to return to the normal state.
In addition, among medical staff who completed vaccination early, the level of neutralizing antibody has already dropped, and there are cases of infection, and infection is occurring in elderly people and people with underlying diseases toward winter. I am worried that it will not spread.
Dr. Ayumu Yoshito, an infectious disease specialist, said, "I feel like I was able to unload my shoulders by canceling the declaration, but I am naturally worried that the sixth wave will come when the number of people increases." increase.
On top of that, "In the 5th wave, the number of infected people increased, and the timing when the government requested the hospital to increase the number of beds and the timing when the hospital increased the number of beds gradually shifted, and the time lag increased. It was a point to reflect on the fact that it had exceeded the peak when it was increased. "
And "How long should I keep the bed in case of an emergency? When to turn on the bed for corona patients and when to turn it off. A system that can switch on and off in a timely manner. Isn't it necessary in the future? "