Decision making on suitability for ITU care
The criteria for managing a patient with Severe Respiratory Distress on an Intensive Care unit, or managing them on a COVID ward, must be undertaken by a senior clinical decision maker. NICE have created a COVID-19 rapid care guideline (attached below) which will help determine whether an adult patient is suitable for critical care.
This guideline categorises a patient according to their:
- Age (less than or more than 65 years)
- Frailty (according to Clinical Frailty Score)
Comorbidities and underlying health conditions should be considered in all cases. Frailty scoring systems should not be applied to people who have pre-existing disabilities.
Last updated: 08/04/2020
Decision making on suitability for ITU care
The criteria for managing a patient with Severe Respiratory Distress on an Intensive Care unit, or managing them on a COVID ward, must be undertaken by a senior clinical decision maker. NICE have created a COVID-19 rapid care guideline (attached below) which will help determine whether an adult patient is suitable for critical care.
This guideline categorises a patient according to their:
- Age (less than or more than 65 years)
- Frailty (according to Clinical Frailty Score)
Comorbidities and underlying health conditions should be considered in all cases. Frailty scoring systems should not be applied to people who have pre-existing disabilities.
Last updated: 08/04/2020
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NICE COVID-19 rapid guideline
A guideline to maximise the safety of patients who need critical care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
