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Ebola care and research protocols.

Authors :
Perner, Anders
Fowler, Robert
Bellomo, Rinaldo
Roberts, Ian
Source :
Intensive Care Medicine. Jan2015, Vol. 41 Issue 1, p111-114. 4p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents updates on the development of research and supportive care protocols for Ebola virus disease (EVD) patients as of January 2015. Topics discussed include the overall EVD case fatality rate in West Africa, characteristics of the disease, and treatment uncertainties that should be resolved. The authors suggest the need to deploy and evaluate specific supportive care for EVD patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03424642
Volume :
41
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Intensive Care Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
99961163
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-014-3568-1