| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T60 |
0-107 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To confirm and control this alarming incidence of COVID-19-associated IPA, a number of measures were taken. |
| T61 |
108-237 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Firstly, we ruled out an environmental source, by sampling room air and the oxygen and pressurized air supplies (MAS 100, Merck). |
| T62 |
238-306 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Prior to COVID-19, the incidence of IPA in our ICU was not elevated. |
| T63 |
307-426 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Nonetheless, high-efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA) (Halton Vita, Helsinki, Finland) were installed in the ICU. |
| T64 |
427-566 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Secondly, all mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients were screened systematically by performing serum galactomannan assays twice weekly. |
| T65 |
567-710 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Whenever a bronchoscopy was needed, BAL galactomannan indices and mould cultures were requested, regardless of the indication for bronchoscopy. |
| T66 |
711-921 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Finally, we initiated prophylactic nebulization of 12.5 mg of liposomal amphotericin B (Ambisome®, Gilead, Foster City, USA) in every mechanically ventilated patient without an established diagnosis of IPA [8]. |
| T67 |
922-1034 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Since the implementation of these measures, we have not encountered any new cases of IPA at the time of writing. |
