COVID-19 ALIVE

While the pandemic appeared to subsiding in several high-income countries due to stringent control measures and effective vaccination campaigns, many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and their health systems continued to face significant challenges with the care of critically ill patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The COVID-19 ALIVE course was a unique learning opportunity, structured and comprehensive addressing COVID-19 in critically ill patients in LMICs.  In this course, evidence-based recommendations, as well as practical experiences and direction with the critical care management of COVID-19 patients, were shared and made freely available for all health care workers around the globe. The course content specifically addressed many common issues faced when caring for critically ill COVID-19 patients in LMICs. Speakers from around the world shared their experiences and covered pertinent and key topics related to relevant aspects of the care of such patients. 

Objectives

• To address COVID-19 patients needs and infrastructural management with an emphasis on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
• To approach the use of healthcare resources amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with an emphasis on LMICs
• To identify novel ways of addressing the void induced by the COVID-19 surges with an emphasis on LMICs

Learn about all the experts who have contributed to this learning programme by clicking here: Faculty COVID-19 ALIVE

This modular training programme aimed to provide essential support to intensive care personnel who wish to learn how to manage challenges induced by COVID-19 in LMICs.

The training programme included three modules that opened progressively, combining online self-study and recorded webinars. The online self-study included video capsules and podcasts created with the support of dedicated international experts, followed by a recorded webinar at the end of each module, where the module highlights were further deepened through moderated round tables, problem-based and situational learning. The training programme included:

MODULE 1

Identification and Triage
Improving Safety when Caring for Patients with COVID-19
Infection Prevention and Control Practices
Diagnostic Testing and Prognostic Models

Module 1 contributors’ list

• Online self-study
• Recorded webinar
  • Experts & panelists: Maurizio Cecconi, Martin Dunser, Mervyn Mer, Natalie Cobb, Juliana Ferreira, Tewodros Gebremariam, Rebecca Inglis, Fred Papali

MODULE 2

Management of Acute Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation
Management of Shock
Prevention and Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury

Module 2 contributors’ list

• Online self-study
• Recorded webinar 
  • Experts & panelists: Martin Dunser, Mervyn Mer, Arjen Dondorp, Stephanie Maximous, David Misango, Ary Serpa Neto, Kristina Rudd

MODULE 3

Management of Anticoagulation and Venous Thrombotic Disease
Therapeutics of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Tracheostomy, Discharge and Rehabilitation

Module 3 contributors’ list

• Online self-study
• Recorded webinar 
  • Experts & panelists: Martin Dunser, Mervyn Mer, Hanan Yusuf Ahmed, Marcus Schultz, Elisabeth Riviello, Gentle Shrestha

The content for online study as well as the recorded webinars were available upon registration in the online platform.

Certificates of achievement with 15 CME credits were provided to those who complete the full training programme.