Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
April 2020 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for April 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Guidelines Recommended for ECMO Use in Setting of Pandemic
Tiered approach to ECMO response recommended, with focus on increasing capacity during mild surge
Nearly Half of U.S. Population Breathes Unhealthy Air
More cities saw increase in days with spikes in particle pollution for 2016-2018 versus 2015-2017
Pulse Oximetry May Be Overused in Infants With Bronchiolitis
Routine use of continuous pulse oximetry not advised for infants who do not require supplemental oxygen
Chronic Conditions, Obesity Common in Fatal Cases of EVALI
More fatal and nonfatal cases were male and non-Hispanic white versus other race, ethnic groups
Living Alone Ups Admission Risk for Respiratory Disease in Seniors
Social disengagement also predicted admission, but low social contact and loneliness did not
Coinfection With SARS-CoV-2, Other Respiratory Pathogens ID’d
Rhinovirus/enterovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, non-SARS-CoV-2 Coronaviridae coinfections detected
Diabetes Increases Risk for Poorer Prognosis in COVID-19
Increased inflammatory response in COVID-19 patients with diabetes thought to worsen pneumonia
Chest X-Ray Findings Normal for Many Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Among 636 urgent care patients with confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, 58.3 percent had normal CXR
Scientists Design Protective Respirator for Health Care Workers
Team created 3D-printed parts to modify a surgical helmet into a powered air-purifying respirator
