Treatment of Nipah Virus Infection in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Nipah virus infection can present with severe pulmonary involvement. One recognised syndromic presentation is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which requires prompt respiratory support alongside management of the underlying infection.

Clinical scenario

This protocol addresses Nipah virus infection in patients who develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ARDS is among the recognised syndromic presentations of Nipah virus infection, alongside myocarditis and encephalitis.

Treatment approach (partial overview)

In mild ARDS, the initial respiratory management involves a non-invasive ventilation strategy as the first-line intervention. The complete protocol specifies the indications, escalation criteria, and additional management steps.

Full regimen details, sequencing, and clinical decision points are available in the structured protocol.

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References

The syndromic presentations are ARDS, Myocarditis and Encephalitis.

For mild ARDS, non invasive ventilation stands as the first-line approach.

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