Airway management of COVID-19 patients with severe pneumonia

Patients with severe and critical COVID-19 will develop into acute respiratory distress syndrome in a short time. Noninvasive or invasive positive pressure ventilation will be important means for those patients, which will help to improve the clinical cure rate and reduce the mortality. Effective airway management has a great significance to improve respiratory support, reduce complications, and promote rehabilitation. Key words: COVID-19; Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Airway; Mechanical ventilation; Complications