In the summary of our audio meeting hosted by Dr Jean-François Lemoine: Dr Charles Cerf, head of intensive care at the Foch hospital in Suresnes testifies on the mobilization of his teams; Professor Jean-Luc Harousseau, supporter of the use of chloroquine signs a new appeal for its prescription; Philippe Dumas, ex-director of research at the CNRS, pleads for a generalized wearing of the mask; and the point on scientific news.
Guests of Dr. Jean-François Lemoine:
– Dr. Charles Cerfhead of the intensive care unit at the Foch hospital in Suresnes, talks about the tremendous mobilization of his teams and the complicated care of patients with severe forms of Covid-19 who must be placed on their stomachs for several hours a day, an operation that mobilizes 5 people each time.
– Professor Jean-Luc Harousseauformer boss of the High Authority for Health, renews his call for a wider possibility of prescribing chloroquine and suggests a reflection for new methods of clinical research.
– Philippe Dumasex-director of research at the CNRS, affirms that the general wearing of the mask could only reduce the spread of the virus.
Scientific news, by Dr Jean-Paul Marre:
– A new study confirms that people with high blood pressure are more at risk of being affected by a severe form of Covid-19 and that maintaining certain treatments can be discussed.
– Practical information of the day: a study confirms the high risk of cardiac arrhythmia in certain patients when chloroquine is administered
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