Continuous positive airway pressure to avoid intubation in SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia: a two-period retrospective case-control study
Mathilde Oranger, Jésus Gonzalez‐Bermejo, Philippine Dacosta-Noble, Claudia Llontop, Antoine Guerder, V. Trosini-Désert, Morgane Faure, Mathieu Raux, Maxens Decavèle, Alexandre Demoule, Capucine Morélot‐Panzini, Thomas Similowski
Abstract
<b>COVID-19 pneumonia can be life-threatening. Given the unprecedented burden placed on ICU resources by the epidemic, avoiding intubation is a major issue. This study suggests that CPAP can achieve this objective.</b>https://bit.ly/2X4Q8Zj
Topics & Concepts
IntubationMedicinePneumoniaContinuous positive airway pressureCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Retrospective cohort studyIntensive care medicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Anesthesia2019-20 coronavirus outbreakVentilator-associated pneumoniaSurgeryInternal medicineVirologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Obstructive sleep apneaOutbreakRespiratory Support and MechanismsAirway Management and Intubation TechniquesIntensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders