Complication Prevention, Airway Management, and Non-Invasive
Ventilation
In critically ill patients who require care at the ICU level,
non-invasive ventilation (NIV), mechanical ventilation, or
extracorporeal life support is considered if necessary [23]. The
development of SARS and respiratory decompensation plays a central role
in the pathogenesis of COVID-19. In this sense, the principles of
treatment are listed as hemodynamic management, with vasopressor
support, nutritional support, blood glucose control, prompt assessment
and treatment of nosocomial or concomitant bacterial pneumonia,
prophylaxis against deep vein thrombosis and gastrointestinal bleeding
and proper positioning of the patient to assist in oxygenation and
ventilation, as shown in Table 2 below [2].
Table 2. Interventions to avoid patient complications [2].