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Written question asked by Lord Jopling (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 May 2003. It was answered by Baroness Andrews (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 May 2003.


Andrews, Baroness

Question
How many life support ventilators are currently available for operation in each of the private and public sectors; how many trained staff are estimated to be available to operate them; what estimated percentage of severe acute respiratory syndrome sufferers need to be put on ventilators; and how many beds are estimated to exist in United Kingdom hospitals which would be suitable for patients with SARS where suitable isolation could be provided. [HL 2772]. - Inc figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 2772; 648 c72-3WA
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Infectious diseases Hospital beds Private sector Public sector Nurses Staff Quarantine Viral diseases SARS Respiratory system Ventilators
Contains statistics
Yes