Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Brasil: information to physical therapists.
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
; 66(4): 498-501, 2020 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-613690
ABSTRACT
The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic shows a rapid increase in cases and deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) has shown that more than 200.000 confirmed cases have been identified in more than 166 countries/territories. Public health authorities in Brasil have reported 532 confirmed cases by March 19. Approximately 5% of the patients will require intensive care unit treatment with oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation. Limited data are available about rehabilitation protocols for severe illness and intensive care treatment of COVID-19 increase. Thus, we aim to show current information about COVID-19, describing symptoms and the respiratory management for critical patients and preventive care. Physical therapists and all health care professionals need to recognize the challenges they will face in the coming months.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Physical Therapy Modalities
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Coronavirus Infections
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Physical Therapists
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
1806-9282.66.4.498
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