The COVID-19 pandemic raises the need from EMS to transfer patients from heavily affected regions to hospitals that have the capability to provide more advanced treatment – particularly for those ventilated and in need of intensive care. In addition, global demand in procuring ventilators, and lack of readily supply raises the need for self-sufficiency in acquiring or creating new ventilator prototypes.
Typically, patients with emphysema have good lung compliance but exhibit poor lung elastance.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York could be six days away from exhausting its supply of ventilators as the statewide death count jumped by more than 400 in 24 hours.
Guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention, current as of March 10, 2020.
This paper provides an overview of pulmonary hypertension in the prehospital setting, including pathophysiology and identification.
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