One study indicated a significant reduction in mortality in regions with field hospitals
Cited as an important management tool of mild to moderate cases to prevent further transmission and allow rapid referral to higher level hospitals in the case of deterioration
Ability to significantly free up scarce resources for severe to critical cases
Badea, A; Groot, G; Dalidowicz, M. What is the evidence for early implementation of field hospitals for COVID-19? 2020 Apr 4; Document no.: EOC040203 RR. In: COVID-19 Rapid Evidence Reviews [Internet]. SK: SK COVID Evidence Support Team, c2020. 7 p. (CEST rapid review report)