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A proposed lung ultrasound and phenotypic algorithm for the care of COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory failure.
Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie - 1 Oct 2020
Denault André Y, Delisle Stéphane, Canty David, Royse Alistair, Royse Colin, Serra Ximena Cid, Gebhard Caroline E, Couture Étienne J, Girard Martin, Cavayas Yiorgos Alexandros, Peschanski Nicolas, Langevin Stéphan, Ouellet Paul
Abstract excerpt
Pulmonary complications are the most common clinical manifestations of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). From recent clinical observation, two phenotypes have emerged: a low elastance or L-type and a high elastance or H-type. Clinical presentation, pathophysiology, pulmonary mechanics, radiological and ultrasound findings of these two phenotypes are different. Consequently, the therapeutic approach also varies...
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