L.A. County Ambulances Rationing Oxygen

The video discusses the severe impact of COVID-19 on Los Angeles, highlighting the lockdown, ambulance protocols, and the dire situation in hospitals due to resource shortages. It explains the rationing of care and oxygen, the low availability of hospital beds in California, and the resulting overwhelmed healthcare system. The video also covers the delays in ER admissions and the alarming mortality rates, with one person dying every 10 minutes from COVID-19 in LA County.

What measure has been taken regarding ambulance services in LA County during the COVID-19 crisis?

• Ambulances are only operating during daytime hours.

• Ambulances are only transporting patients with minor injuries.

• Ambulances are instructed not to take patients unlikely to survive.

• Ambulances are providing free services to all patients.

Why are healthcare providers in LA County facing difficulties in treating COVID-19 patients?

• There is a lack of medical equipment and staff.

• The hospitals are refusing to admit COVID-19 patients.

• Patients are refusing to follow medical advice.

• The government has restricted the use of oxygen.

What is the oxygen rationing policy for patients in LA County?

• Only patients with oxygen levels above 95% receive oxygen.

• Oxygen is provided to all patients regardless of their condition.

• Oxygen is only available for patients in critical condition.

• Only patients with oxygen levels below 90% receive oxygen.

What is the average waiting time for patients in ambulances before being admitted to the ER in LA County?

• 2 hours

• 6 hours

• 4 hours

• 8 hours

What alarming statistic is reported about COVID-19 deaths in LA County?

• One person dies every 30 minutes.

• One person dies every 20 minutes.

• One person dies every 10 minutes.

• One person dies every 5 minutes.