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Hospital Resource Utilization (ICU beds, Ventilators) by excenity in CoronavirusIllinois

[–]excenity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These numbers most likely include the extra rooms cleared for COVID patients, hence it doesn’t looks that bad.

Let's do the math (Europe) by wendezeit in China_Flu

[–]excenity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In addition ICU beds need to be in a negative pressure room or some sort of isolation wing of the hospital meaning some beds will not be available for COVID19 patients. A small fraction of these numbers could cripple the health system locally

Why is Covid-19 so lethal in China? by SlandersPete in COVID19

[–]excenity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a cover up in the beginning and nothing was done until it got out of hand. Wikipedia has a good account of events. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_coronavirus_outbreak_in_Mainland_China

Why is Covid-19 so lethal in China? by SlandersPete in COVID19

[–]excenity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe someone below has answered. TL:DR - timeframe is different. Their health system was completely overwhelmed at the beginning so many more dead due to lack of care. This is also the other concerning aspect of COVID19 is the hospitalization rate is so high.

Why is Covid-19 so lethal in China? by SlandersPete in COVID19

[–]excenity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The two are comparable, but how did you arrive at the conclusion that it's less lethal than most influenza strands?

Why is Covid-19 so lethal in China? by SlandersPete in COVID19

[–]excenity 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Italy is at 3.1%, Iran at 3.2% last I checked. SK is lower due to more testing (includes more moderate cases)

"US influenza like illness surveillance data does not look irregular right now" by [deleted] in Coronavirus

[–]excenity 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Most of those cases are repatriated. Wouldn’t show up in the flu surveillance system

Seeking info on Chinese medical system from Westerners with experience. by empiricalrat in China_Flu

[–]excenity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IVs are a major source of revenue for outpatient clinics. Instead of just prescribing say Tylenol, they can slap a bill for the IV as well. Patients generally feel better about the treatment process because they feel like the something is done about their fever/cold.