Inside an ICU: how long can we stay calm in the face of the coronavirus crisis?

Now, more than ever, the NHS must prioritise care - not just for frail, elderly and vulnerable people but for staff too

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There's a strange mood in the intensive care unit (ICU) where I work at the moment. It's one of controlled planning, paperwork and people pulling together in ways that on a normal day perhaps wouldn't happen.

ICUs are as prepared as they can be. Locally business as usual has made way for preparations for caring for high numbers of patients. We are finding every ventilator we may have and identifying every suitably qualified member of staff. We will work together to fill gaps as best we can.