Abstract: Background Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, there was serious concern that the United States (US) would encounter a short fall of mechanical ventilators. In response, the US government, utilizing the Defense Production Act ordered the development of 200,000 ventilators from 11 different manufacturers. These ventilators have different capabilities and it is not evident whether all are able to support COVID-19 patients. Research question Evaluate ventilator requirements for affected COVID-19 patients, assess the clinical performance of current SNS...
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Intensive care medicine
Medical emergency