Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Title
Academic Term
Summer 8-7-2021
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 6810
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Professor’s Name
Dr. Butz & Dr. Chovan
Keywords
COVID-19, Respiratory Failure, Vaccines, Prone Position, Multi-organ failure, Ventilator Support
Subject Categories
Critical Care Nursing | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) emerged in the fall of 2019 and impacted millions of people worldwide deeming it a global pandemic. The virus primarily impacts the respiratory system, but has shown to affect other organ systems such as the kidneys, heart, and brain. Respiratory failure leading to Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) associated with COVID-19 requires ventilatory support and possibly prone therapy to increase lung volumes and prevention of atelectasis. There are several treatment modalities for mild and severe cases of COVID-19 that range from antivirals to vaccine development. COVID-19 is a complex virus that can vary from mild to severe cases and may require multiple treatment options to improve a patient’s outcome.
Keywords: COVID-19, Respiratory Failure, Prone Position, Multiorgan Failure, Vaccines, Ventilator Support.
Licensing Permission
Copyright, all rights reserved. Fair Use
Recommended Citation
Baker, Matthew, "SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)" (2021). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 483.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/483