ICU consultant: Is a pandemic not enough for Government to fund more ICU beds?

ICU consultant: Is a pandemic not enough for Government to fund more ICU beds?

There is a critical shortage of ICU beds in country, made worse by the pandemic.

An extremely low number of ICU beds combined with a rising number of critically-ill unvaccinated people is creating “a complete disaster”.

A top intensive care consultant has questioned what it will take for the Government to fund more ICU beds if a global pandemic is not enough.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited