Implications of early respiratory support strategies on disease progression in critical COVID-19: a matched subanalysis of the prospective RISC-19-ICU cohort
Abstract Background Uncertainty about the optimal respiratory support strategies in critically ill COVID-19 patients is widespread. While the risks and benefits of noninvasive techniques versus early invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) are intensely debated, actual evidence is lacking. We sought t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03580-y |