Effect of PEEP in COVID-19-Related ARDS Similar to Classical ARDS
The effects of positive end expiratory pressure in COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are similar to those reported in classical ARDS.
The effects of positive end expiratory pressure in COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are similar to those reported in classical ARDS.
Pneumomediastinum, although a rare phenomenon, is more prevalent in patients with COVID-19 compared with historical patients with adult respiratory distress syndrome.
In settings where acid-fast bacilli pulmonary diseases are suspected, gastric aspirate culture may be helpful for diagnosing Mycobacterium avium complex and M kansasii pulmonary disease.
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High flow nasal cannula oxygen significantly reduced intubation and subsequent invasive mechanical ventilation, but did not affect case fatality in patients with COVID-19 admitted to the ICU for acute respiratory failure.
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Treatment with mavrilimumab is associated with improved clinical outcomes compared with standard care in non-mechanically ventilated patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia and systemic hyperinflammation.
Lifting “lockdown” restrictions imposed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 would most likely result in a resurgence of infections.
An international team of investigators assessed the effect of quantity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) antigen and length of exposure on lymphocytes and HBV-specific T cells.
A team of investigators from China assessed the impact of cesarean section delivery and avoidance of breastfeeding on mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus infection.