MANILA, Philippines — The utilization rate for intensive care units (ICU) in Metro Manila hospitals is going down amid the allocation of more beds for COVID-19 patients needing critical care, the country’s treatment czar said Monday.
Health Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega said the overall healthcare utilization (HCUR) in Metro Manila is low risk at 50 to 51 percent, but added that the figure is higher if only ICU occupancy in the region will be considered.
“Generally if you take a look at the HCUR which is merely the aggregate, or the sum usage rate of the COVID-19 beds, ICU beds, isolation beds, and the ventilators, you’d see a 50 to 51 percent utilization. That is at the low risk …
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