Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T241 |
0-11 |
Sentence |
denotes |
CONCLUSIONS |
T242 |
12-120 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The Italian COVID-19 outbreak strained the National Health System of Northern Italy, especially in Lombardy. |
T243 |
121-279 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The hub-and-spoke system was an effective way to face the pandemic and to guarantee efficient treatment and implementation of cardiac and vascular procedures. |
T244 |
280-407 |
Sentence |
denotes |
As can happen during a war, the pandemic caused by COVID-19 totally changed our habits and lifestyle, reducing self-confidence. |
T245 |
408-531 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Contrary to a war scenario, we had to fight against an invisible and totally unknown enemy, more dangerous and more lethal. |
T246 |
532-677 |
Sentence |
denotes |
After experiencing feelings of surprise, discomfort and unpreparedness, we rearranged the hospital system, sharing technological tools and ideas. |
T247 |
678-738 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Like a real war cabinet, we held daily and weekly briefings. |
T248 |
739-782 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A THT was set up through digital platforms. |
T249 |
783-870 |
Sentence |
denotes |
While respecting privacy, we shared a huge amount of on-line imaging and clinical data. |
T250 |
871-985 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The on-duty and on-call shifts were completely rearranged, creating a mixed team including spoke and hub surgeons. |
T251 |
986-1168 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The newly nominated hub-and-spoke committee urgently approved new temporary guidelines, flow charts, new serological and diagnostic tests and pharmacological and surgical treatments. |
T252 |
1169-1236 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To prevent a system failure, a ‘COVID-19 backup shift’ was created: |
T253 |
1237-1342 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A spare shift, in case of a sick surgeon, according to military reservists, is always ‘ready for action’. |
T254 |
1343-1467 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In a pandemic, the hub-and-spoke system is an effective way to guarantee access to cardiac and vascular surgical procedures. |
T255 |
1468-1568 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Further studies are needed to quantify the number of cardiovascular patients who died of SARS-CoV-2. |
T256 |
1569-1725 |
Sentence |
denotes |
At the end of the pandemic, with the resumption of elective procedures and a daily increase in surgical activities, further reorganization will be required. |