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Optimising Ventilator Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2020 Jun; 30(6):46-47.JC

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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Authors+Show Affiliations

Sheikh S
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Baig MA
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

MeSH

BetacoronavirusCOVID-19Coronavirus InfectionsExtracorporeal Membrane OxygenationHumansHypoxiaOxygen Inhalation TherapyPandemicsPneumonia, ViralRespiration, ArtificialRespiratory Distress SyndromeRespiratory InsufficiencySARS-CoV-2Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

32723449

Citation

Sheikh, Sadaf, and Muhammad Akbar Baig. "Optimising Ventilator Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, vol. 30, no. 6, 2020, pp. 46-47.
Sheikh S, Baig MA. Optimising Ventilator Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2020;30(6):46-47.
Sheikh, S., & Baig, M. A. (2020). Optimising Ventilator Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, 30(6), 46-47. https://doi.org/10.29271/jcpsp.2020.Supp1.S46
Sheikh S, Baig MA. Optimising Ventilator Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2020;30(6):46-47. PubMed PMID: 32723449.
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