Three controversies: 1. Optimal fluid management for #coronavirus patients. Initial treatment in ER often focuses on hydration, but this may eventually impair breathing. Intensivists often dry out patients to improve respiratory symptoms but...
Removing fluid may lead to kidney failure & dialysis. Latest approach: ONLY provide enough fluid to avoid pre-renal kidney injury.
2. Are non-ventilated #coronavirus patients ever candidates for awake prone ventilation? How do we identify those most likely to benefit from this uncommon approach?
3. When can we safely discharge #coronavirus patients with low oxygen levels from ER? In an effort to conserve hospital beds, some doctors now using an ambulatory oxygen saturation of >90% on room air after one minute of walking as threshold.
