Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2020)

The COVID-19 Intubation and Ventilation Pathway (CiVP); a Commentary

Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine, Vol. 8 No. 1 (2020), 1 Dey 2020 , Page e37
https://doi.org/10.22037/aaem.v8i1.618

Abstract

In wake of the current COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken the world by storm, it is imperative to protect the health and safety of physicians and staff involved in acute management of COVID-19 patients.

Numerous studies have been published, establishing evidence and opinion-based guides for emergency physicians, who are at the front line. Although many have established pathways for dealing with patient screening, testing, prognosis and disposition, I would like to discuss the management of the crashing patients in need of ventilation who we ought to be prepared for the most.

Keywords:
  • COVID-19
  • SARS CoV-2
  • Novel Corona virus
  • Emergency
  • Ventilation

How to Cite

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Baig MA. The COVID-19 Intubation and Ventilation Pathway (CiVP); a Commentary. Arch Acad Emerg Med [Internet]. 2020 Mar. 24 [cited 2026 Jul. 7];8(1):e37. Available from: https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/aaem/index.php/AAEM/article/view/618

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