Patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have markedly varied clinical presentations. Main characteristics of mechanically ventilated ARDS caused by COVID-19, and adherence to lung-protective ventilation strategies are not well known.
This is a multicenter, prospective, observational study in consecutive, mechanically
ventilated patients with ARDS caused by COVID-19 (as defined by the Berlin criteria and
confirmed COVID-19 infection in a respiratory tract sample), admitted into a network of 27
Spanish and Andorran intensive care units (ICUs). Clinical features, ventilatory management,
and clinical outcomes will be examined
Inclusion Criteria:
- aged 18 years or older
- intubated and mechanically ventilated
- confirmed COVID-19 infection in a respiratory tract sample
- acute onset of ARDS, as defined by the Berlin criteria
Exclusion Criteria:
- patients with non-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection according to WHO guidance
- patients with no information on respiratory parameters
- non- intubated patients
Ricard Mellado
Barcelona, Spain
Investigator: Carlos Ferrando
Contact: 609892732
cmferrando@clinic.cat
Carlos Ferrando, PhD
609892732
cmferrando@clinic.cat
Sara Darriba, PhD
darriba@clinic.cat
Carlos Ferrando, Principal Investigator
Medical Research and Clinical Consulting