Journal of Anaesthesia and Pain
Vol 3, No 3 (2022): September

Management of Respiratory Failure in Patients with COVID-19 and Multiple Myeloma

Slamet Hadi Santoso (Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Specialist Program, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia)
Arie Zainul Fatoni (Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Faculty of Medicine Brawijaya University, Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2022

Abstract

Background: Cancer patients have higher risk of getting COVID-19. Individuals with malignancy who infected COVID-19 often underwent prolonged hospitalization or death. Here, we report respiratory failure management of of COVID-19 patient with multiple myeloma (MM).Case: A 66-year-old man came with complaints of shortness of breath. The patient was intubated and treated in the intensive care COVID. Patients with a history of multiple myeloma and who have chemotherapy cycle. The laboratory results showed an increase in markers of inflammation, hypoalbuminemia, and bicytopenia. The results of the polymerase chain reaction swab were positive.  There are 4 managements in this patient, airway management: intubation and ventilator settings using the Lung Protective Strategy principle. Management Breathing: administration of antibiotics according to sputum culture results. Circulation Management: Fluid management using a non-invasive Contractility Index (ICON) monitor. Management of Disability: Spontaneous Awakening Trial (SAT) and Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT) when the aggravating disease has been handled.Conclusion: Management of respiratory failure in patients with multiple myeloma and COVID-19 infection is primarily focused on supportive care such as airway management, breathing management, fluid management and disability management.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jap

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Journal of Anaesthesia and Pain is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal that focuses on anesthesia and pain. Journal of Anaesthesia and Pain, published by Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy Specialist Program of Medicine Faculty, Brawijaya University. This journal publishes original articles, ...