An entire intensive care unit (ICU) ward is now solely treating Covid-19 patients as the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary ramps up to meet demand.
Yesterday, the Edinburgh Evening News spoke to those on the front lines of the Capital’s fight against the virus. Here we take a look in pictures at what life is like on the ward for those NHS staff working tirelessly to save lives.
. Thursday 9th of April 2020: A first look inside the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh hospital as they prepare for patients with the Covid-19 Coronavirus. The new recovery room for Coronavirus patients
A first look inside the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh hospital as they prepare for patients with the Covid-19 Coronavirus. | JPIMedia Photo: Andrew O'Brien
. Entering the Covid-19 ward
Doctors and nurses prepare to enter the Covid ward putting on the PPE safety equipment. | JPIMedia Photo: Andrew O'Brien
. 'Donning station'
A medics puts on PPE safety equipment at the ERI. | JPIMedia Photo: Andrew O'Brien
. Life in ICU
An entire ICU ward is now solely treating Covid-19 patients as the Royal Infirmary ramps up to meet demand. | JPIMedia Photo: Andrew O'Brien
1. Entering the Covid-19 ward
Doctors and nurses prepare to enter the Covid ward putting on the PPE safety equipment. | JPIMedia Photo: Andrew O'Brien
2. 'Donning station'
A medics puts on PPE safety equipment at the ERI. | JPIMedia Photo: Andrew O'Brien
4. Life in ICU
An entire ICU ward is now solely treating Covid-19 patients as the Royal Infirmary ramps up to meet demand. | JPIMedia Photo: Andrew O'Brien