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  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in late 2019 led to a global pandemic.
  • COVID-19 has a significant impact on hospitalized patients, with 26% requiring intensive care.
  • The scientific community has rapidly increased research output on SARS-CoV-2.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the primary contributions to intensive care for COVID-19.
  • To consolidate knowledge on the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of SARS-CoV-2.

Main Methods:

  • This study employed a narrative literature review approach.
  • Key publications on intensive care for COVID-19 were systematically gathered and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The review synthesizes data on the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2, including transmission patterns.
  • Clinical characteristics and diagnostic approaches for severe COVID-19 cases are summarized.
  • Current intensive care management strategies for COVID-19 patients are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Effective intensive care management is crucial for improving outcomes in severe COVID-19.
  • Continued research is vital to refine treatment protocols and address the evolving pandemic.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and clinical course informs public health responses and critical care resource allocation.