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Ding et al. Efficacy and safety of early prone positioning combined with HFNC or NIV in moderate to severe ARDS: a multi-center prospective cohort study. Critical Care. 24(28). 2020
Dated. JAMA now show s that New York intubated greater than 65 have a wapping 97.5 mortality. Younger than 65 an impressive 77% mortality so across the board 88%. Clearly intubation is saving almost no one. ED and Peds are in love with neonatal CRP’s but don’t seem to know what procalcitonin is yet?! Sad!