CHEST Pulse

The pace of COVID-19 research continues to move at an unprecedented speed. In this episode, expert panelists present the current state of high-quality data for the practicing clinician. (Originally recorded August 20, 2020) Moderator: Ryan Maves, MD, FCCP Panelists: LTC(P) Julie Ake, MD, MSc; Lisa Baumann Kreuziger, MD; and Tamas Szakmany, MD, PhD For more tools to help in the fight against COVID-...

This episode outlines the challenges of providing critical care to rural/resource-constrained America and additional issues faced due to COVID-19 as experienced in rural New England and Texas. Experts provide support solutions for patients and providers, including the use of tele-ICU in these settings. (Originally recorded August 13, 2020) Moderator: James A. Geiling, MD, FCCP Panelists: Renzo Bro...

Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure is the calling card of COVID-19, but there are detrimental effects on the central nervous system, including numerous organs. In this episode, experts in ICU sedation, neurointensive care, and postcritical care outcomes discuss issues related to the sedation of ventilated COVID-19 patients, acute direct and indirect neurological effects, chronic neurological reco...