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For me, for all my colleagues, it is intolerable, although I share the concerns of operators who see other economic opportunities disappear ”.
What feeling prevails?
In Italy, the victims of Covid have been about 52 thousand since the beginning of the epidemic. Every day here we see at least 70 disappear. And there are those who do not want to give up, for once in their lives, superfluous opportunities.
You feel everything, the bitterness of Massimo antonelli, director of the intensive care center of the Gemelli Polyclinic, member of the CTS, the Scientific Technical Committee. It is his first Saturday at home, after many in the hospital. Transferred patients decline, slowly. They are about 60 less than last week: «It is a sign. It does not mean that you have climbed the mountain. But now we can offer better assistance.
What did this experience teach you?
I have learned many lessons from it. A unique experience from a professional and emotional point of view. It is difficult, very difficult to see people die who you hoped would survive and who instead, after weeks of effort, abandon us. It’s frustrating because physical fatigue adds to psychological fatigue. Working with that harness on, the sweat, the wounds on the face left by the mask, the hands encapsulated in two pairs of gloves. But the greatest frustration is another.
“Not being able to be seen by anyone looking at us from bed, and he’s alone. Having to communicate only with the eyes. Finally, it is heartwarming having to speak to family members on the phone, occasionally by video call. They cling to our few words.
Is it intolerable to hear about veglioni?
“Our dead deserve respect. What would be the point of a Christmas as if nothing happened or going to the snow? Many people tend to emphasize the economics and difficulties of commercial establishments. I get it. Many others, on the other hand, unconsciously lose the perception of a dramatic situation.
“We treat a lot of them at Gemelli. Once outside, they apologized. Professor, I promise that I will do my best to help you.
Do you agree to keep the restrictions?
“And how could it not? The numbers speak. Besides mortality, the incidence of new cases is still high, we are above 320 per 100,000 inhabitants. Some regions exceed 700-800 cases per day. It is true that the curve slows down, the RT has dropped below unity. However … “
Loosening means finding a third wave. It is not a risk. It is a certainty. Loosen up for what, then? I understand reopening the schools, in this case the risk would be acceptable because we are talking about a greater good. We must not repeat the mistakes of last summer.
In the CTS have you firmly maintained this line?
“We are still very compact. The signs are clear.
Is there less pressure on hospitals?
“In some regions, 30% of the beds occupied by patients with Covid have been exceeded and this means occupying space for patients with other pathologies. Last week at the Gemelli, which opened the Columbus Covid hospital last year, there were 95 patients in intensive care, 69 with Covid.
Who are the patients in intensive care?
“Not just the elderly. Even adults from 50 to 60 years old. Sometimes they stay with us for 4-5 weeks, but then they need rehabilitation in the hospital. This is a terrible virus. Leaves deficits in all organs. It is difficult to get rid of it even when it is healing. We have a man hospitalized since August 15, first in Sardinia, then in Rome ».
“Certainly not on the part of health workers. It is our duty to protect ourselves and I am convinced that those authorized will be safe “
November 29, 2020 (change November 29, 2020 | 07:13)
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