Table 2. Consumables Daily Costs per COVID-19 Patient (2020 USD) .
| Resources | General Ward | High Care Ward | ICU-CPAP | ICU-NIV | ICU-IMV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic agents | 3.87a/4.44b | 5.91 | 53.70 | 53.70 | 53.70 |
| Management of complications | - | - | 92.91 | 92.91 | 54.11 |
| Diagnostics | 21.14 | 20.14 | 16.70 | 32.86 | 32.56 |
| Respiratory support | 16.19b | 73.67 | 48.86 | 48.83 | 49.15 |
| PPE | 33.35 | 50.03 | 66.71 | ||
| Hygiene and Infection control | 2.72 | 4.03 | 5.33 | ||
| Total consumables | 61.10a/77.85b | 153.79 | 284.21 | 300.34 | 261.55 |
Abbreviations: COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019; USD, United States Dollar (1 USD = 16.61 ZAR); CPAP, Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation; NIV, Non-invasive ventilation; IMV, Invasive mechanical ventilation; ICU, Intensive care unit; PPE, personal protective equipment.
a Cost in general ward without oxygen support.
b Cost in general ward with oxygen support.