In my opinion, reverting to more usual intubation practices is really a major improvement. For some reason, people tend to forget that mechanical ventilation is

In my opinion, reverting to more usual intubation practices is really a major improvement. For some reason, people tend to forget that mechanical ventilation is not a treatment but merely a supportive measure. > some random study is showing a 18% fatality rate in severe cases with steroids Vs 14% without, giving the impression that this virus works like no other Exactly. And I think that this goes to show that the current dynamics of medical research are highly toxic. The synergy between the 'publish or perish' motto and the myriad of Excel spreadsheet warriors who go on to become influential professors kills a lot of people.