Journal of Critical and Intensive Care
2020 , Vol 11 (Supplement)
Management of Respiratory Support
1Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Intensive Care Unit, Ankara, Turkey
DOI :
10.37678/dcybd.2020.2371
Early recognition and referral of patients with worsening respiratory function while on conventional oxygen
support therapies such as nasal cannula, simple facemask or mask with reservoir bags is important to ensure
timely and safe escalation of respiratory support. Early optimization of care and involvement of Intensive Care
Unit (ICU) is recommended.
Keywords :
COVID-19, Pneumonia, Respiratory Failure, Ventilation