Just the Facts: What are the roles of oxygen escalation and noninvasive ventilation in COVID-19?
CJEM
; 22(5): 587-590, 2020 09.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-834795
ABSTRACT
A 37-year-old female presents with cough, fever, dyspnea, and myalgias for five days after recent contact with a family member with confirmed 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Her vital signs include T 38.3° C, HR 108, BP 118/70 mm Hg, RR 26 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation 67% on room air. She is not in respiratory distress currently and is protecting her airway. Her chest X-ray reveals bilateral airspace opacities. You plan to immediately intervene and address her hypoxia.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Oxygen
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Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
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Pneumonia, Viral
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Coronavirus Infections
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
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Noninvasive Ventilation
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
CJEM
Journal subject:
Emergency Medicine
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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