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[Chinese experts' consensus on diagnosis and treatment of severe and critical coronavirus disease 2019 (revised

Chinese Research Hospital Association Of Critical Care Medicine1, Youth Committee Of Chinese Research Hospital Association Of Critical Care Medicine

  • 1Corresponding author: Sun Tongwen, Email: suntongwen@163.com; Zhang Xijing, Email: zhangxj918@163.com; Yu Zhui, Email: yuzhui@whu.edu.cn; Shang You,

Zhonghua Wei Zhong Bing Ji Jiu Yi Xue
|May 10, 2020
PubMed

Insights

This expert consensus addresses the serious outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), offering guidance on managing severe and critical cases. It aims to reduce mortality by summarizing diagnosis and treatment strategies for COVID-19 patients.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak presents a significant global health challenge.
  • Effective treatments for severe and critical COVID-19 cases are still under development.
  • High mortality rates in severe and critical COVID-19 patients necessitate urgent clinical guidance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of severe and critical COVID-19.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for frontline medical professionals managing COVID-19.
  • To reduce mortality rates associated with severe and critical COVID-19.

Main Methods:

  • Convening a panel of first-line experts in relevant medical fields in China.
  • Analyzing and discussing clinical data from severe and critical COVID-19 patients in epidemic areas.
  • Synthesizing expert opinions and available evidence to formulate treatment guidelines.

Main Results:

  • The expert consensus provides a structured approach to diagnosing and treating severe and critical COVID-19.
  • Recommendations cover key aspects of patient management, including supportive care and potential therapeutic interventions.
  • The consensus was revised to incorporate emerging information and clinical experience.

Conclusions:

  • The expert consensus serves as a critical resource for clinicians managing severe and critical COVID-19.
  • Implementation of these guidelines can aid in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Continuous updates and revisions ensure the consensus remains relevant amidst evolving scientific understanding.

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