SCCM Resource Library-COVID-19: Critical Care Medicine Experts International Summit

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In this webcast, the expert panel discusses various topics related to critical care for non-ICU clinicians, specifically focusing on COVID-19 patients. They discuss the use of procalcitonin as a tool to identify patients at low risk for bacterial co-infection and adverse outcomes. The panelists also discuss the resuscitation of COVID-19 positive patients, including the use of fluid resuscitation and the decision-making process for high flow nasal cannula versus intubation. They recommend a conservative fluid strategy and discuss the use of heated high flow nasal cannula as a potential treatment option. The panelists also discuss the challenges of providing care in a resource-constrained environment and the strategies they have employed at their institutions, such as training non-ICU nurses and utilizing advanced practitioner roles. They also highlight the importance of collaboration with local health departments and tertiary centers. The panelists discuss the importance of oxygen supplementation for COVID-19 patients and the use of prone positioning, both for intubated and awake patients. They also discuss the emerging pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 and the need for early recognition and management. Finally, the panelists discuss the management of coagulopathy in COVID-19 patients, including the use of anticoagulation and VTE prophylaxis. They also discuss sedation strategies and the challenges of providing nutrition to COVID-19 patients. The panelists also touch on CPR in COVID-19 patients, including the use of personal protective equipment and the ventilation strategies during CPR. Overall, the panel provides valuable insights and recommendations for the care of COVID-19 patients in a critical care setting.

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Crisis Management, 2020

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"The webcast invited China and US critical care medicine top leaders and experts to discuss issues of common concerns in managing the COVID-19 patients in three different sessions, including Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Care Nutrition, and Steroid Therapy. Each session has a presentation followed by Questions & Answers.
Webcast held on: August 18, 2020, 20:00-22:10 (Beijing Time) "

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Crisis Management

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Nonmember

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Tag COVID-19

Year 2020

Keywords

critical care

non-ICU clinicians

COVID-19 patients

procalcitonin

resuscitation

fluid resuscitation

high flow nasal cannula

intubation

oxygen supplementation

CPR

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