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Critical Care for Adults

This section provides guidance for clinicians who are caring for critically ill adult patients with COVID-19.

Critical Care Summary Recommendations

Find recommendations for managing critically ill adult patients with COVID-19.

Introduction to Critical Care for Adults

Learn about clinical manifestations of COVID-19 critical illness and important considerations when caring for critically ill adult patients.

Hemodynamics for Adults

Learn about hemodynamic management and fluid resuscitation in adult patients with COVID-19.

Oxygenation and Ventilation for Adults

Find out more about the supplemental oxygen and ventilation recommendations for adult patients with COVID-19.

Pharmacologic Interventions for Critically Ill Patients

Read the recommendations for pharmacologic interventions for critically ill patients with COVID-19.

ECMO for Adults

Learn more about the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in adult patients with COVID-19.