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Influenza
Data on influenza detailed by researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong
May 20th, 2008
According to recent research from Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, "Antiviral therapy and vaccination are important strategies for the control of human influenza/H5N1 disease, but the efficacy of these modalities is limited by timing of administration and shortage of supply. Lung protective ventilation strategy with a low tidal volume and low pressure, in addition to a conservative fluid management approach, is recommended when treating patients with ARDS." "Low-dose steroids may be considered in the treatment of refractory septic shock. Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) may play a limited supportive role for early ARDS/acute lung injury, but it is...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-20)
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