Some experts have argued that mechanical ventilation should be employed early in order to
prevent COVID-19 patients progressing from mild disease to more severe lung injury. This …

They are correct in observing we quoted opinion articles: three were by Gattinoni et al. We
will not point out all instances where Gattinoni et al. misquoted our article, but two need to be …

COVID-19 pneumonia is associated with hypoxaemic respiratory failure, ranging from mild
to severe. Because of the worldwide shortage of ICU beds, a relatively high number of …

We read with interest the review by Tobin, Laghi and Jubran on mechanical ventilation in
COVID-19 [1]. Rather than a balanced review of the literature, the authors have chosen their …

Background There is on-going controversy regarding the potential for increased respiratory
effort to generate patient self-inflicted lung injury (P-SILI) in spontaneously breathing …

Since its invention in the 1940s, the positive pressure ventilator has always been known to
have both risks and benefits. Although mechanical ventilation is unquestionably lifesaving …

The world is scrutinizing every cohort and every outcome for patients with coronavirus
disease (COVID-19), particularly the most critically ill who are receiving mechanical …

About 5–15% of patients with COVID (corona virus disease)-19 infection require intensive
care surveillance and ventilatory support. Current recommendations suggest early …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can cause severe
pneumonia requiring invasive mechanical ventilation [1], in the context of atypical acute …

The 21st century's first true pandemic has taken the world by storm in the first months of
2020. Originating in Wuhan, China, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 …