Author: Revista Brasileira De Terapia Intensiva

Recommendations from the Sociedade Portuguesa de Cuidados Intensivos and Infection & Sepsis Group for intensive care approach to COVID-19 [Originally published in Rev. bras. ter. intensiva, vol. 32 no. 1]

April 27, 2020 13:00 , Leave a Comment ,

Most of the infected patients present with mild symptoms, not requiring hospitalization. Among those admitted to the hospital, 6% to 10% require admission to the intensive care unit. These recommendations are aimed to support the organization of intensive care services to respond COVID-19, providing optimized care to the patient and protection for healthcare professionals. Available in English and Portuguese. … Read More →

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COVID-19 pandemic [Originally published in Rev. bras. ter. intensiva, vol. 32 no. 1]

April 27, 2020 12:30 , Leave a Comment ,

Once again, a disease advances and worries everyone. Unlike other epidemics and thanks to advances in science, this flu was considered distinct, its etiological agent isolated and identified, and new detection tests were developed in record time. So far there are no effective vaccines or active antiviral drugs for SARS-2, the coronavirus responsible for the so-called COVID-19 flu. Available in English and Portuguese. … Read More →

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