#VENTILATION

PCCM UChicago

UChicagoPCCM

Thread: Introducing our COVID Critical Care Lecture Series created by faculty and fellows! First up: Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure due to COVID-19https://uchicago.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=67c114aa-cede-4f60-b2ea-ab8301438

Sandeep

dr_dsandeep

Let's burst this bubble the #MedTwitter way, shall we?Here's a #Thread bursting the rumours surrounding the mechanical ventilator. https://twitter.com/imran_funny/status/1304751327709245441 What is a mechanical ventilator? In layman

Magilla Gorilla 39

39Magilla

(1) Cold, dry air irritates your nasal lining, and as a result, your nasal glands produce excess mucus to keep the lining moist. A runny nose and post nasal drip

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rmead777

I'm pretty certain that we will find out in the near future that the use of ventilators, especially for elderly patients & those with underlying conditions, has done more harm than

BuffetKhor

BilkulSahiKaha

I really hate how our houses are designed. They really aren't suited for our climate.Our house was built in the mid 80s and the plan was provided by CDA. Most

Chris Carroll MD

ChrisCarrollMD

A #PedsICU story about bronchiolitis that may be helpful to my adult colleagues who are struggling with who and when to intubate for #COVID19. A caveat to this. I know

Janice Braden

JL_Braden

Here’s my first take on what’s wrong and right with the Saskatchewan back-to-school plan. I’m using recommendations from Sick Kids Hospital (SKH), Canada’s premier health facility for children, as my

Rupert Pearse

rupert_pearse

Someone asked if I could explain the various treatments which have been proposed for COVID-19. This is just my take and you may find some doctors disagree. Lots of research

Gregg Gonsalves

gregggonsalves

So, I have a plan to end the epidemic. It's radical, out-there, you'll bristle at my suggestions but listen, then decide. What if we asked everyone to wear masks? Gave

Big Exhaustion

SALVO_SPIW

New York now has a standing order for a Do Not Resuscitate on Cardiac Arrest patients for EMS.I have so many thoughts on this. So I guess it's time for

Wrath Of Gnon

wrathofgnon

The evolution of urban homes in Havana, 16th c. to present in four images. Up until the 19th c. homes had good thermal comfort all through the year, never going

Dr. Ali Nouri

AliNouriPhD

1. Japan has a remarkably low death rate despite avoiding harsh lockdowns. That's because it a) recognized early that the virus doesn't just transmit at close distances, but also long-range

jaberwock

jaberwock2

The Boring Company tunnel is supposed to carry 4400 passengers/hour.Assume 2200 in each direction and an average of 3 passengers per car, that’s 733 cars per hour going through each

Fb

FbMtl4Real

Still very infectious in the air after 3 hours.https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2009324 @ACSP_Canada @CPHO_Canada @ArrudaHoracio @francoislegault @tvanouvelles @Vadeboncoeur_Al @PatrickderyStill very infectious in aerosols after 3 hours.Als

Tom Newton Dunn

tnewtondunn

Break: Boris Johnson's condition has worsened and he has been moved to intensive care. Dominic Raab has assumed the PM's day to day responsibilities. About to make a statement outside

Joseph Allen

j_g_allen

.@erictopol: this one is worth another look.This investigation did not once mention the ventilation system in the entire 37 page report and erroneously ignores potential for airborne.This is stunning to