A practical approach to management of patients with COVID-19 in the intensive care unit setting

Expiry Date
: 31/01/2026
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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A review article summarising the management of severely ill COVID-19 patients in the ICU.

Keywords: COVID-19, Intensive care unit, Circulatory support and invasive ventilation

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
This article aims to bring the healthcare professional up to date ON the various areas of COVID-19 management that have been researched, studied and applied to clinical practice since the pandemic started.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Ventilation strategies for the L and H type of severity of pulmonary compromise in the intensive care COVID-19 patient. 
  2. Pharmacological interventions that are effective and ineffective.
  3. the importance of adjusting ICU practices and protocols regarding the ever-changing management of COVID-19 patients as evidence becomes available and clearer.

    Instructions for this Module

    • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
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    • The pass grade is 70%;
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