Respiratory support for patients with COVID-19 disease
Covid-19 disease is typified by respiratory symptoms. In severe cases respiratory failure occurs and must be carefully managed. Management can include supplementary oxygen therapy, non-invasive and invasive ventilation. In this article we describe the techniques shown to be effective in this patient...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Respiratory Care |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijrc.in/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2021;volume=10;issue=4;spage=39;epage=42;aulast=Billyard |
| Summary: | Covid-19 disease is typified by respiratory symptoms. In severe cases respiratory failure occurs and must be carefully managed. Management can include supplementary oxygen therapy, non-invasive and invasive ventilation. In this article we describe the techniques shown to be effective in this patient group and highlight areas where future research is needed to guide the best. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-9019 2321-4899 |