TY - JOUR AU - Ávila Reyes, Diana AU - García P., Bayron David AU - Salazar Gutierrez, Guillermo AU - Gómez González, José Fernando AU - Echeverry Piedrahita, David Ricardo AU - Galvis, Juan Camilo AU - Aguirre-Flórez, Mateo PY - 2022/04/01 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Mechanical ventilation in SARS-CoV-2 patients: state of art JF - Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology JA - Colomb. J. Anesthesiol. VL - 50 IS - 2 SE - Narrative review DO - 10.5554/22562087.e971 UR - https://www.revcolanest.com.co/index.php/rca/article/view/971 SP - AB - <p>COVID-19-associated infection leads to a pathology of yet unknown clinical behavior, confronting the clinician with various challenges. An extensive search was conducted based on review articles on SARS-CoV-2 infection and studies including mechanical ventilation management strategies in order to complete this narrative review. Evidenced-based treatment for SARS-CoV2 infection is still in the works. We have some tools from our knowledge from past experiences indicating that a step-wise management approach should be used, without neglecting other joint therapeutic measures for improved clinical outcomes of a condition with a high mortality. The current recommendations indicate that patients with severe acute respiratory failure due to SARS-CoV-2 should be managed with protective mechanical ventilation measures. No strong evidence is yet available on the individualization of mechanical ventilation therapy according to phenotypes.</p> ER -