agesilaus wrote:
Something else is going on as they learn more about this disease. Apparently people are thinking that lung problems are not killing people like they assumed, the disease may damage the bloods ability to transport oxygen. You may notice that the governors have stopped screaming about respirators. That's because the MD's are backing away from putting people on a respirator in the first place.
I saw comments by a pulmonary specicilst doctor who pointed out that the prognosis for anyone going on a respirator is grim. Only a small percentage manages to get off one once they put you on one. And it should be saved as the absolute last resort.
From what I've read about problems with the respirators, it seems to be the accepted procedure by the CDC for treatment of respiratory diseases is not working with this virus. Apparently the accepted protocol is increased pressure, when the respiratory problems from this virus seem to respond better with lower pressure but higher oxygen concentration. There is some push back by practitioners to go against CDC procedure, with a fuss from the CDC about it.
