Complication Prevention, Airway Management, and Non-Invasive Ventilation
In critically ill patients who require care at the ICU level, non-invasive ventilation (NIV), mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal life support is considered if necessary [23]. The development of SARS and respiratory decompensation plays a central role in the pathogenesis of COVID-19. In this sense, the principles of treatment are listed as hemodynamic management, with vasopressor support, nutritional support, blood glucose control, prompt assessment and treatment of nosocomial or concomitant bacterial pneumonia, prophylaxis against deep vein thrombosis and gastrointestinal bleeding and proper positioning of the patient to assist in oxygenation and ventilation, as shown in Table 2 below [2].
Table 2. Interventions to avoid patient complications [2].