Various factors are associated with the development of PTX/PM in patients on mechanical ventilation for COVID-19. We did not find a strong correlation between PTM/PM and barotrauma or strong inspiratory efforts, which have been identified as potential causes in previous studies.
Keyphrases
- coronavirus disease
- mechanical ventilation
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- intensive care unit
- particulate matter
- end stage renal disease
- air pollution
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- sars cov
- heavy metals
- peritoneal dialysis
- respiratory failure
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- risk assessment
- quality improvement
- water soluble
- patient reported