HFNC in COVID-19 Patients - Helpful or Harmful?

May 26, 2020 00:27:09
HFNC in COVID-19 Patients - Helpful or Harmful?
Critical Care Perspectives in Emergency Medicine
HFNC in COVID-19 Patients - Helpful or Harmful?

May 26 2020 | 00:27:09

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Show Notes

As we gain more experience managing critically ill patients with COVID-19 infection there has been a shift away from immediate intubation and towards more frequent use of non-invasive ventilatory strategies.  Dr. Michael Allison joins CCPEM this podcast to discuss the latest evidence, controversies, and recommendations on the use of HFNC in COVID-19 patients.

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