Save the ICU and save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
null nullNobuaki ShimePublished in: Journal of intensive care (2020)
Appropriate critical care delivery for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a cornerstone in saving lives. Earlier publications worldwide demonstrate higher mortality among patients receiving mechanical ventilation in intensive care units during "surges" in the number of cases. In contrast, lower mortality outcomes are evident in Japan using CRISIS [CRoss Icu Searchable Information System] data by the national registry, Japan ECMOnet for COVID-19. This highlights the need for scientific analysis of the medical factors contributing to high survival rates and social factors associated with low case "surges," to gain insight into protective strategies for possible coming waves in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keyphrases
- mechanical ventilation
- coronavirus disease
- intensive care unit
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- cardiovascular events
- healthcare
- sars cov
- respiratory failure
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- public health
- quality improvement
- risk factors
- electronic health record
- mental health
- metabolic syndrome
- computed tomography
- health information
- free survival
- adipose tissue
- type diabetes
- cardiovascular disease
- skeletal muscle
- social media
- data analysis