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Critical Care for Adults

These sections provide guidance for clinicians caring for critically ill adults with COVID-19.

Critical Care Summary Recommendations

Overview of guidance on the management of critically ill adults with COVID-19

Introduction to Critical Care for Adults

Clinical manifestations of critical COVID-19 and important considerations when caring for critically ill adults

Hemodynamics for Adults

Hemodynamic management and fluid resuscitation in critically ill adults with COVID-19

Oxygenation and Ventilation for Adults

Guidance on respiratory support strategies for critically ill adults with COVID-19

Pharmacologic Interventions for Critically Ill Patients

Recommendations for pharmacologic interventions for critically ill adults with COVID-19

ECMO for Adults

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for critically ill adults with COVID-19