Haemodynamic impact of positive end-expiratory pressure in SARS-CoV-2 acute respiratory distress syndrome: oxygenation versus oxygen delivery

Br J Anaesth. 2021 Feb;126(2):e70-e72. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2020.10.026. Epub 2020 Nov 5.
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Keywords: ARDS; SARS-CoV-2; cardiopulmonary interactions; haemodynamics; mechanical ventilation; positive end-expiratory pressure.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / complications
  • COVID-19 / therapy*
  • Cardiac Output / physiology
  • Hemodynamics* / physiology
  • Humans
  • Lung / blood supply
  • Oxygen Consumption* / physiology
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration / methods*
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome / therapy*
  • SARS-CoV-2