COVID-19 pneumonia in kyphoscoliosis: The success stories

COVID-19 pneumonia in kyphoscoliosis: The success stories

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has led to millions of deaths worldwide. Old age, immunocompromised state and multiple comorbidities are described as risk factors. Kyphoscoliosis (KS) is the most common spine abnormality and a risk factor of respiratory failure. Management of pneumonia in a...

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Main Authors: Mohd Mustahsin, Sanjay Choubey, Garima Singh, Madhulika Dubey, Sachin Khanduri, Rachit Sharma, Amit Srivastava
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2021-09-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Subjects:
COVID-19
Kyphoscoliosis
Restrictive lung disease
Online Access:https://monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/1844
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Summary:Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has led to millions of deaths worldwide. Old age, immunocompromised state and multiple comorbidities are described as risk factors. Kyphoscoliosis (KS) is the most common spine abnormality and a risk factor of respiratory failure. Management of pneumonia in a patient with severe kyphoscoliosis is challenging to the intensivist. We report successful management of two patients with severe kyphoscoliosis who developed severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
ISSN:1122-0643
2532-5264

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