Lung Protective Ventilation Adherence and Outcomes for Patients With COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Treated in an Intermediate Care Unit Repurposed to ICU Level of Care.
Chad H HochbergAaron S CaseKevin J PsoterDaniel BrodieRebecca H DezubeSarina K SahetyaCarrie OuttenLara StreetMichelle N EakinDavid N HagerPublished in: Critical care explorations (2024)
In patients with COVID-19 ARDS treated in an IMCU/ICU, LPV adherence was similar to, and observed survival better than those treated in preexisting MICUs. With adequate resources, protocols, and staffing, IMCUs provide an effective source of additional ICU capacity for patients with acute respiratory failure.