CPAP Saves the Lives of Covid-19 Patients
COVID-19 has led to severe acute respiratory syndrome in many patients diagnosed with the disease, which causes the lungs to swell and collapse. In the beginning stages, continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) was not addressed as a therapy, high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) instead being looked at as the primary intervention. CPAP helps to keep the lungs open and allows for easier breathing, with previous trials showing it had a role in improving key outcomes, like progression to intubation and length [...]