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. 2020 Jul 13;27(5):263–266. doi: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2020-002368

Table 1.

Patient and treatment characteristics assumptions used to inform critical care drug requirements

Therapeutic group Typical length of COVID-related stay=12.4 days
ICU population uptake Average treatment length
CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) 20% 7 days
Vasopressors 50% 5 days
Vasopressor adjunct (vasopressin) 10% 5 days
Sedation 100% 9 days
Neuromuscular blockade (maintenance) 85% 8 days
Neuromuscular blockade (intubations) 85% 1 day
Care bundle compliance 100% 12.4 days
Enteral feed 100% 12.4 days
Bronchodilators 100% 7 days
IV fluids 100% 7 days

ICU, intensive care unit.