COVID-19 respiratory support in the emergency department setting

Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), may result in severe complications, multiorgan dysfunction, acute respiratory failure, and death. SARS-CoV-2 is highly contagious and places healthcare workers at significant risk, especially during aerosol-generating procedures, including airway management.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - August 6, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tim Montrief, Mark Ramzy, Brit Long, Michael Gottlieb, Dan Hercz Source Type: research