What is the role of oxygen delivery devices in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Role Oxygen Delivery Devices in COVID-19 • Oxygen delivery is the most essential part of COVID-19 management and treatment. • Prompt use of oxygen delivery devices must be ensured even in resource-poor settings. • All healthcare practitioners are advised to wear PPE and maintain prevention protocol especially during procedures that include aerosol generation i.e. extubation, intubation, manual ventilation or suction. • Invasive ventilation is recommended to patients who experience exhaustion and fatigue from respiratory distress. • The availability of oxygen delivery devices must be ensured even in poor-resource setting.