Management of hypoxia in COVID-19: Primum non nocere.
Keywords:
Coronavirus disease, low and middle income countries, HypoxiaAbstract
Coronavirus disease has exposed the frailty of health systems all over the globe, especially in low and middle-income countries. Continuing research will embolden our knowledge and clarify controversies associated with management of hypoxia in COVID-19. The aim of this article is to discuss hypoxia in patients with COVID-19, possible modalities for management, including some low-cost and feasible interventions. Surge capacity building and allocation of scarce resources are central to increase capacities to provide patient care while avoiding harm.
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