Management Of Respiratory Failure In COVID Patients



Management Of Respiratory Failure In COVID Patients

It’s been more than 8 months now and still, the COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of decline in the number of cases.

What makes the COVID-19 pandemic a major cause of concern is the high risk of mortality associated with it, particularly due to respiratory failure.

COVID-19 has a higher tropism for the lung and is known to cause severe pneumonia and ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), especially in patients with a weak immune system and existing co-morbidities.

This marks the need for the physicians, nurses, and healthcare workers to stay abreast of the latest information about the risk of ARDS and the recommended protocol for the management of respiratory distress in COVID-19 patients.

Clinical features of ARDS in COVID-19 patents

Most patients with COVID-induced respiratory distress meet the Berlin definition of ARDS. However, some patients may exhibit a different phenotype of ARDS with lower lung weight, higher lung compliance, and a marked dissociation between the preservation of lung mechanics and the relative severity of hypoxemia.

These variations can make it difficult for healthcare practitioners to detect respiratory distress before the symptoms have progressed considerably. Hence, physicians and healthcare workers need to be aware of the variations in the early warning signs of ARDS so that it can be detected before serious complications arise.

Treatment of respiratory failure in COVID-19 patients

The treatment of respiratory failure involves intensive therapies including:

·         High flow nasal oxygen therapy

·         Antibiotics

·         Non-invasive ventilation

·         Neuromuscular blockade

·         Mechanical ventilation

·         Prone positioning

·         Tracheostomy

·         Nebulisation

·         Suctioning

·         Bronchoscopy

·         Fluid management

·         Liberation from mechanical ventilation

·         Rescue therapies

Being aware of the treatment protocol is essential for doctors to be able to provide immediate care and support to patients and prevent the risk of mortality.

The treatment may depend on the specific symptoms of the patient, as well as his or her age, general health, and existing morbidities.

Above all, it is also essential for healthcare workers to follow the norms to protect themselves and prevent the spread of this virus while treating patients. This makes it even more difficult for medical practitioners to treat patients in the event of respiratory failure.

There has been a growing concern among the medical fraternity about the rising number of deaths due to respiratory failure and the risks faced by themselves due to the highly contagious nature of the infection.

Now you have an opportunity to discuss all your concerns with expert physicians and learn the latest protocols to manage ARDS.

Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners are urged to join the webinar on the COVID-19 pandemic on 30th September 2020 between 3 pm to 8 pm. You will learn everything you need to know about COVID-19 including its evolution, epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment, vaccinations, and much more.

You can also ask questions and interact with our panel of expert physicians so that you can take better care of your patients while also protecting yourself against the infection. 


Location: 12 Sarah Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, USA

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