COVID-19 pandemic: Time for the anesthesiologist to be in action

Covid-19 pandemic has taken over the world in a storm Starting from the Chinese city of Wuhan, it has engulfed almost every country, and every nation of the world The rapid pace of emerging statistics has baffled the healthcare community, and hospitals have been fighting day and night to treat the known patients The cities have been locked down and international medical academic authorities have been quick to offer updated guidelines and protocols The electronic media has been pivotal in rapid dissemination of the new knowledge about dealing with this catastrophe This editorial offers an overview of the development of the pandemic and the ways and means to tackle it It mainly stresses upon the most vital role of care in intensive care units, which needs exercise of utmost dedication, and professional expertise by the anesthesiologists, the intensivists and supporting staff