COVID Intensive Care Unit Through the Eyes of Ophthalmologists

Authors

Laura Drayer Turner, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation TrustFollow
Dharshana Ramanathan, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Sneha Melmane, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Geeta Menon, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Keywords

SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; pandemics; coronavirus infections; intensive care units; disease outbreaks/prevention & control; patient care team; minority health

Disciplines

Critical Care | Medical Education | Ophthalmology | Virus Diseases

Abstract

The disproportionate impact of COVID on the mortality and morbidity of people of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds has been recognised and is under investigation. Here we present a different impact: that on the psyche. As three doctors of BAME heritage, we shared an experience of being redeployed from ophthalmology to the COVID Intensive Care Unit. We share our reflections on the experience and lessons learned.

Recommended Citation

Drayer Turner, Laura; Ramanathan, Dharshana; Melmane, Sneha; and Menon, Geeta (2020) "COVID Intensive Care Unit Through the Eyes of Ophthalmologists," HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine: Vol. 1: Iss. 0, Article 23.
DOI: 10.36518/2689-0216.1118
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/hcahealthcarejournal/vol1/iss0/23