| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T298 |
0-196 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Supplementary oxygen should be administered to patients with hypoxic respiratory failure for avoiding values of Spo 2 lower than 90%, and it should be aimed at reaching values not higher than 96%. |
| T299 |
197-501 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Although still without firm evidence, we currently support the use of CPAP helmet (with gentle ventilation and a PEEP of no more than 10–12 cm of water) if the patient does not respond to standard/HFNC oxygen supplementation and there is no urgent indication for endotracheal intubation (expert opinion). |
| T300 |
502-584 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, no clear indications/criteria can be provided pending further experience. |
| T301 |
585-839 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Finally, it should be kept in mind that patients with COVID-19 can get worse in a few hours, so they should be closely monitored for worsening respiratory function so that tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation can be quickly performed if needed. |
