Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Improvement in the Quality of life (QoL) with the Utilization of Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review

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Ahmad Alessa , Mahmoud Yassin, Estabraq Mahdi, Faris Altuwairqi, Adel A. Albangali

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This paper encompasses several themes revolving around the fatal COVID-19 pandemic that affected the entire world and resulted in the deaths of millions of people worldwide. In the beginning, the researcher gives a comprehensive description concerning the effects of the pandemic and how doctors and medical professionals were able to save thousands of lives with the employment of mechanical ventilation in COVID-19-infected people. The second part details the two types of mechanical ventilation and how the two modals turn out effective in treating COVID-19 and its side effects. Later, the researcher discusses the how measures have been taken to improve the Quality of life (QoL) with the employment of mechanical ventilation for COVID19 patients. This paper presents the proposition to address the primary QoL-related findings in patients requiring hospitalization after being affected by COVID-19. It also aims to determine the characteristics of QoL on patients that were given mechanical ventilation for some time. Overall, the paper offers an all-inclusive discussion regarding the improvements that are noticeable in patients that receive this contemporary treatment.

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