Usefulness of P in the Follow-Up of Individuals With Air Trapping and Home Noninvasive Ventilation and CPAP.

Background: The ventilatory mechanics of patients with COPD and obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) are changed when there is air trapping and auto-PEEP, which increase respiratory effort. P measures the ventilatory drive and, indirectly, respiratory effort. The aim of the study was to measure P in subjects with COPD or OHS on treatment with positive pressure and to analyze their changes in P after treatment.

Assessment of risk scores in Covid-19.

Objective: To analyse the accuracy of commonly used risk scores (PSI and CURB-65) in predicting mortality and need for ICU admission in Covid-19.

Material And Methods: Prospective study of patients diagnosed with Covid-19 pneumonia. Patients were followed until home discharge or death.