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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Brasil: information to physical therapists

Rodrigo Pegado1, Edson Silva-Filho1, Illia Nadinne D F Lima1

  • 1. Programa de pós-graduação em Ciências da Reabilitação, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brasil.

Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|June 25, 2020
PubMed

Insights

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic requires urgent attention to respiratory management and preventive care for critical patients. Healthcare professionals must prepare for the challenges of treating severe COVID-19 illness and intensive care needs.

Area of Science:

  • * Medicine and Public Health

Background:

  • * The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a rapid global increase in cases and deaths.
  • * Over 200,000 confirmed cases have been reported in more than 166 countries/territories by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • * In Brazil, 532 confirmed cases were reported by March 19, with approximately 5% requiring intensive care unit (ICU) treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To provide current information on COVID-19 symptoms and respiratory management for critical patients.
  • * To outline preventive care strategies.
  • * To highlight the challenges faced by physical therapists and healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • * Review of current information regarding COVID-19.
  • * Description of symptoms and respiratory management protocols.
  • * Discussion of preventive care measures.

Main Results:

  • * Limited data exists on rehabilitation protocols for severe COVID-19 and ICU treatment.
  • * Critical COVID-19 patients may require oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation.
  • * Healthcare professionals need to anticipate significant challenges.

Conclusions:

  • * Comprehensive understanding of COVID-19 symptoms and respiratory management is crucial.
  • * Preventive care and rehabilitation protocols for severe cases need further development.
  • * Healthcare systems must prepare for the intensive care demands of the pandemic.

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