COVID-19 hospital
COVID-19 Hospital
A COVID-19 hospital (/koʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn hɒˈspɪtəl/) is a healthcare facility specifically designated and equipped to treat patients suffering from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Etymology
The term "COVID-19" is derived from COronaVIrus Disease 2019, the year the disease was first identified. The term "hospital" comes from the Latin hospes, meaning a stranger or foreigner, and later a guest. It was later applied to the charitable institutions for the needy, sick, and homeless, and then to modern medical facilities.
Description
COVID-19 hospitals are equipped with necessary medical equipment such as ventilators, oxygen concentrators, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to handle the influx of patients during the pandemic. They also have intensive care units (ICUs) specifically for the treatment of severe COVID-19 cases.
These hospitals follow strict infection control protocols to prevent the spread of the virus within the facility. They are staffed by healthcare professionals who have been trained in the specific treatment protocols for COVID-19, including respiratory therapists, nurses, and doctors.
Related Terms
- Pandemic: A global outbreak of a disease. COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020.
- Ventilator: A machine that helps patients breathe when they are unable to do so on their own.
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): A department of a hospital where critically ill patients are cared for by specially trained staff.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 hospital
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 hospital
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