COVID-19 tied to higher risk of barotrauma in ventilated patients
But one ICU doctor treating coronavirus patients says findings need replication
COVID-19 infection is associated with a higher risk of barotrauma during invasive mechanical ventilation, according to a retrospective study.
US doctors analysed clinical and imaging data from 601 COVID-19 patients (mean age 63, 71% men) in March and April who required invasive mechanical ventilation.
