Journal article
Ventilation Techniques and Risk for Transmission of Coronavirus Disease, Including COVID-19
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Mechanical ventilation is used to treat respiratory failure in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
PURPOSE: To review multiple streams of evidence regarding the benefits and harms of ventilation techniques for coronavirus infections, including that causing COVID-19.
Authors
Schünemann HJ; Khabsa J; Solo K; Khamis AM; Brignardello-Petersen R; El-Harakeh A; Darzi A; Hajizadeh A; Bognanni A; Bak A
Journal
Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 173, No. 3, pp. m20–2306
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
August 4, 2020
DOI
10.7326/m20-2306
ISSN
1056-8751