SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 medical pro thread...

I'm starting this thread for discussion of pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 and clinical manifestation and treatment of resultant COVID-19 disease. I want to avoid political discussions, "we're overwhelmed and don't have PPE or vents" discussions, who's to blame etc.

I would very much like to keep this to educated discussion on viral pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. It can be drug related, but needs to be based on legitimate clinical experience or perhaps some curated preprints of studies that have not been peer-reviewed yet.

I'm talking about stuff like what type of non-invasive ventilation you're using, when you're intubating (early or later and the debate on the two strategies). ARDSnet protocols and whether for most people this is really behaving like normal ARDS and thus what vent modes and strategies are being used. This is only the tip of the iceberg, I'm just trying to get the ball rolling.

I realize most of us that fit the bill for this thread are busy, but everyone has to have some diversion (see The Shining on that matter).

Would love to here from MD's (espec PCCM, EMcrit, EM, internal medicine, anesthesia, other Primary Care specialists, Ob/Gyn with the pregnancy experience, and any and all), mid-level providers caring for these patients, CCRN's, CRNA's, RT's, and anyone I'm missing taking care of these folks.

Part of the reason I'm starting this is that I miss the normal collegial interaction around the hospital that crosses specialty lines. There is a lot of great info from thought leaders and ground zero stuff on twitter and certain podcasts, and would love to see a thread that is like that here.

Spare me the TLDR responses, because if that's all you have to offer, it doesn't fit the purpose of this thread. DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED to divulge your specialty or institution or to dox yourself. I hope I get some response and If I don't I only wasted 5 minutest typing this out. Thanks for your interest.