Publications by authors named "On Behalf Of The ReCOVeRI Study Group"
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the effectiveness of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in adult patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) caused by COVID-19, revealing a significant rate of NIV failure and mortality risks based on ARDS severity.
- Out of 307 ARDS patients hospitalized, 224 received NIV, with 37.5% experiencing failure, particularly higher in moderate and severe cases compared to mild ARDS.
- The research indicates that starting NIV in mild ARDS patients may enhance its effectiveness and decrease the risk of mortality, suggesting a potential benefit in early intervention for these patients.
Introduction: The use of steroid therapy in patients within the context of SARS-CoV-2 infection is still a matter of debate. This study aimed to evaluate if potential steroid benefits could be predicted by the ratio of arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO in mmHg) to fractional inspired oxygen (FiO) (P/F) in COVID-19 patients at admission.
Materials And Methods: Medical records were retrospectively collected from all adult patients admitted because of COVID-19 from 29 January to 31 July 2020.