Were Ventilators Needed for H1N1?
Our Retrospective Analysis of the 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) Pandemic in Texas Suggests That Hospitals Had Enough Ventilators on Hand to Treat All Patients...
Our retrospective analysis of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Texas suggests that hospitals had enough ventilators on hand to treat all patients requiring mechanical ventilation throughout the pandemic.
How did people deal with H1N1?
Two antiviral drugs are recommended for treating swine flu: the oral drugs oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza). Because flu viruses can develop resistance to these drugs, they're often reserved for people who are at high risk for complications from the flu.
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What precautions were taken for H1N1?
- Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. ...
- Washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. ...
- Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth. ...
- Trying to avoid close contact with sick people.
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