The task force suggestions will be reconsidered as relevant evidence, particularly randomised trials, are published.
The interim guidance, is available at: www.thoracic.org/covid/covid‐19‐guidance.pdf.
ECMO-plays a vital role
There is currently no vaccine or treatment for COVID-19 beyond supportive care, such as mechanical ventilation or, in severe cases, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to maintain patients and provide a window for potential recovery. When demand far outpaces a hospital’s ability to provide highly specialised, resource-intensive therapies such as ECMO, physicians must be prepared to determine when and if to o
