Early outcomes with utilization of tissue plasminogen activator in COVID-19-associated respiratory distress: A series of five cases
Early outcomes with utilization of tissue plasminogen activator in COVID-19-associated respiratory distress: A series of five cases
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DOI:
10.1097/ta.0000000000002787
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发表时间:
2020-09-01
影响因子:
3.4
通讯作者:
Ashley, Dennis W.
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作者:
Christie, D. Benjamin, III;Nemec, Hannah M.;Ashley, Dennis W.
BACKGROUND Coronavirus patients demonstrate varying degrees of respiratory insufficiency; many will progress to respiratory failure with a severe version of acute respiratory distress syndrome refractory to traditional supportive strategies. Providers must consider alternative therapies to deter or prevent the cascade of decompensation to fulminant respiratory failure. METHODS This is a case-series of five COVID-19 positive patients who demonstrated severe hypoxemia, declining respiratory performance, and escalating oxygen requirements. Patients met the following criteria: COVID-19 positivity, worsening respiratory performance, severe hypoxemia (Pao(2)