Transfusions in the critically ill are universally dangerous. There are a zillion studies that demonstrate a restrictive transfusion technique has superior results in terms of mortality at day #30 of critical illness. I am sure we are not going to throw out all our knowledge based on a half assed theory
Thanks. I didn’t know. Maybe if plasma donations help at all, they would be for the less critical patients.
It really seems like if possible prevention could be the key to not letting it damage the lungs so much. There seems to be evidence that vitamin d deficiency plays toward a worse case. And if anyone has any metabolic issues, even just obesity, stop eating sugar and breads cold turkey (which is hard as the cravings will come - but add your favorite salty, non manufactured treats like bacon or veggies and dips).