Optimising Ventilator Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
; 30(6): 46-47, 2020 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-691103
ABSTRACT
Hypoxemia is the most common cause for hospitalization in COVID-19 patients. Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the most common complication in COVID-19 patients. Close monitoring of respiratory decompensation is essential. Supplemental oxygen, high flow nasal canula, non-invasive ventilation and endotracheal intubation are the most commonly suggested methods to improve oxygenation. Early intubation with pre-oxygenation, modified rapid sequence intubation and intubation using a video laryngoscope has been advised as a strategy including lung protective ventilation, prone position ventilation, adequate sedation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Strict personal precautions and challenges related to airway management has been currently studied. The authors summarize here the issues of mechanical ventilation and some strategies to resolve them. Key Words Mechanical ventilation, COVID-19, Hypoxemia.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
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Pneumonia, Viral
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Respiration, Artificial
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Respiratory Insufficiency
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
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Coronavirus Infections
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Hypoxia
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jcpsp.2020.Supp1.S46
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