Nilu Patel

certified registered nurse anesthesiologist

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Nilu Patel says COVID-19 cases at her hospital have been increasing daily over the past month and staff are required to get flu vaccinations, but she’s still concerned about what will…

Overworked and vulnerable nurses, more patients, inadequate space: UCI hospital during COVID surge

Nilu Patel says COVID-19 cases at her hospital have been increasing daily over the past month and staff are required to get flu vaccinations, but she’s still concerned about what will…

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