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Baljit Singh1, Rakesh Garg2, S S C Chakra Rao3

  • 1Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana, India.

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
|August 11, 2020
PubMed

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Modified cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines are needed for critically ill COVID-19 patients. These adaptations address unique challenges like virus transmission and aerosolization risks during cardiac arrest management.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care

Background:

  • The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) presents significant management challenges, particularly for critically ill patients.
  • Older individuals with comorbidities face higher mortality risks from COVID-19.
  • Existing Comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Life Support (CCLS) guidelines require modification for COVID-19 patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose modified cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines for COVID-19 patients.
  • To address the specific challenges and concerns in managing cardiopulmonary arrest in COVID-19 cases.
  • To adapt existing CCLS guidelines for the unique context of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Main Methods:

  • Review and adaptation of existing Comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Life Support (CCLS) guidelines.
  • Consideration of specific risks associated with COVID-19, including viral transmission and aerosolization.
  • Emphasis on modifications for CPR in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with cardiopulmonary arrest.

Main Results:

  • Limited high-level evidence exists for CPR in COVID-19 patients due to the novel nature of the infection.
  • Modified guidelines are necessary to mitigate transmission risks to healthcare providers.
  • Interventions must minimize aerosol generation during resuscitation efforts.

Conclusions:

  • Existing CPR guidelines need significant modification for COVID-19 patients.
  • Modified guidelines should prioritize rescuer safety and infection control.
  • These adaptations are crucial for effective management of cardiac arrest in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords:
Airway managementCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2breathingcardiopulmonary resuscitationchest compression

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