Publications by authors named "Tara M Roque"
Prehosp Disaster Med
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The COVID-19 pandemic severely strained Maryland's hospital systems, leading to ICU overcrowding and necessitating better management of critical care resources via a new state-wide coordination center.
- - Maryland established the Critical Care Coordination Center (C4), staffed by intensivist physicians and paramedics, to optimize patient transfers and critical care management, with a successful transfer rate of 67.4% for requests received.
- - Data indicated that the C4 played a crucial role in directing critically ill patients to appropriate facilities, and its usage increased during periods of high ICU demand, underscoring its importance in managing public health crises.
