Mechanical ventilation parameters in critically ill COVID-19 patients: a scoping review

Abstract Background The mortality of critically ill patients with COVID-19 is high, particularly among those receiving mechanical ventilation (MV). Despite the high number of patients treated worldwide, data on respiratory mechanics are currently scarce and the optimal setting of MV remains to be de...

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Main Authors: Giacomo Grasselli, Emanuele Cattaneo, Gaetano Florio, Mariachiara Ippolito, Alberto Zanella, Andrea Cortegiani, Jianbo Huang, Antonio Pesenti, Sharon Einav
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03536-2