Top 10 Things I learned Treating COVID ICU Patients | COVID ICU

Top 10 Things I learned Treating COVID ICU Patients | COVID ICU
Some intensive care units in various hospitals throughout this county have designated units for COVID patients. As an intensive care doctor, I've seen many COVID patients in our designated Covid ICU. It's one thing to read about Covid in the medical literature, but seeing actual patients with this disease is another experience altogether. I've learned many things, but I'll focus on the top 10 that stand out to me.
⏩ Timestamps, click to skip ahead!
00:00 Top 10 Things I learned Treating COVID Patients
00:36 COVID Symptoms
01:08 Vitamin D deficiency on COVID Patients
02:13 COVID is Contagious
03:53 Lonely at Hospital
04:11 COVID Treatments
07:00 COVID Testing
07:33 A Lot of COVID Patients are obese
09:03 Mechanical Ventilation for COVID
11:02 COVID Recovery
11:53 Unpredictability and Variability
So, starting at the bottom with the number 10 is signs/symptoms. The most common COVID symptoms that I'm seeing are fever, cough, shortness of breath, and body/muscle aches. I haven't seen many patients with the other symptoms we often hear about, such as loss of taste and smell, nausea, and diarrhea. I have not seen any rashes related to COVID, probably because I only see adult patients. I will say that even though confusion and delirium are widespread in the ICU in general, there does seem to be more of that with Covid.
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Many COVID patients who require hospitalization have low levels of vitamin D, Which is consistent with what we are seeing in many recent studies that have been coming out. But of course, correlation doesn't necessarily mean causation, so does it just so happen that many patients with moderate or severe COVID happen to have low vitamin D levels? Maybe, maybe not.
And does that mean that we should give every hospitalized patient with Covid big doses of vitamin D when they hit the door? Maybe.
And does that mean people, in general, should supplement with vitamin D? And what is the ideal level of vitamin D for the population, especially when it comes to COVID? Should we target the current general recommendation for everyone, irrespective of COVID, with a goal of 20 mg/ml? Or should we aim for higher, like 30, or perhaps 40? No one knows for sure the answers to these questions. But studies are being done on this. And as we speak, there are 3 RCT for vitamin D and Covid.
Covid is VERY contagious. One of my patients was in the hospital for unrelated reasons. She actually had sepsis due to an infarcted gut, meaning part of her intestine was not getting enough blood flow. It was severe enough to the point that some of the tissue in her intestine had died. When this happens, the bacteria in the intestine can invade the intestine's walls and get into the bloodstream. This is bad news because these bacteria can spread throughout the body, known as sepsis. So besides antibiotics, this is treated with surgery, where the dead gut tissue is removed, meaning part of the intestine is taken out.
And this is what happened to her. And she got better. But after she initially got better, she started having more difficulty breathing. Her oxygen levels were dropping, despite us giving her more oxygen. So we got a CXR and later a CT scan of the chest, which showed bilateral infiltrates, meaning areas of inflammation in both lungs. And this is the pattern we typically see with COVID pneumonia, where it tends to go to the periphery of the lungs and more so at the bottom of the lungs.
Doctor Mike Hansen, MD
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[@keepinghealthy3332]

You try everything *except* what works. Nothing to lose but a lot to save with the use of Hydroxychloroquine or Ivermectin.

[@lauravasquez3836]

Thx

[@myrnasharif499]

hi ! Dr. Hansen , again i want to thank you for all this intelligent, and educational videos, i learning so much when ever i listen to you. please keep me update on your next video. bless you and please stay safe.

[@keepinghealthy3332]

@@myrnasharif499 *LOLLLLLLLL*

[@fatumataholloway4897]

@@keepinghealthy3332 You dont need that!

[@emilybrooks8763]

My best friend in the whole world just got put on a ventilator today. She has a daughter that was born on the 12th. I wish I could hold her and tell her everything will be ok. She turned 30 in March. Please pray for her. We need her here.

[@oxtruck1471]

How is she doing?

[@emilybrooks8763]

Not good. Her mom asks me to respect her privacy and to not put details on social media. All I can say is if you do your research and look at worst case scenario for having Covid and being put on a vent, its happening to my BFF. If anyone sees this please continue prayers.

[@helenosieja9157]

@@emilybrooks8763 well my husband survived after 4 weeks of intubation. So if your friend's health is otherwise good, I mean if she is not obese, not a diabetic, doesn't have high blood pressure I bet she has pretty good chances of making it. I hope that will be the case.

[@emilybrooks8763]

@@helenosieja9157 she is considered obese. She just had a baby as well so she had some extra weight on top of that. She’s very critical.

[@emilybrooks8763]

@@helenosieja9157 I am very glad your husband made it through tho

[@Cariad247]

My brother Michael died of the virus. He became sick beginning of April, hospitalised on 4th, and passed away on 9th April. He was kind, gentle and the best of us. No chance to say goodbye or tell him he was loved and appreciated.... RIP my lovely brother.

[@CatherineKayeyyc]

I'm so very sorry for your loss, and that you were not able to be by his side.

[@hopeworldstudio]

rip ❤️

[@20sandi12]

so very sorry that your brother and you have had to go through this pain and sorrow.

[@sagapoetic8990]

So sorry for your brother and your family.

[@Greenumbrella-2024_April]

Try to stay calm and think about the best memories of him. We humans are powerless most of the time. My girlfriend got covid on 2days ago. She's been hospitalized. I can't see her, visit her, feeling powerless and weak. I'm praying for her. I know she's a mentally strong girl. I didn't feel the pain of others who are going through this trauma, now I do. I'm feeling like me being changed person.

[@teresamccabe5733]

I am sitting in my hospital room, hoping I am being discharged today. Correlation DOESNT mean causation. I came close 3 times to being put on a ventilator. I am truly blessed to be here, in the moment. Please protect one another.

[@peanutbutterqueen4327]

Im happy that your doing well ❤❤❤

[@unliuniverse2999]

Hi how are you? Hope you are okay now

[@sueford8874]

BLESSINGS! 😷❤

[@shonsmith253]

May God continue to bless and protect you!!!

[@Essays4College]

Do you know how you contracted it?

[@nyx6937]

My sincere sympathies go to all those who lost a loved one to this horrible illness, and to all those who are struggling with a loved-one who's alone and hospitalized. Stay safe, and cover your face everyone!

[@taraalston8697]

My husband had it and survived. I took care of him. Lots of vitamin D, C and Elderberry. I sealed his door off and prayed. Thank you for all of your great information.

[@jimpavlyuchenko9420]

Were there no available beds in hospital? Wish for his speedy recovery!

[@450lisy]

God is Good my friend!!

[@duskydee6226]

Citizenthirteen there is only one, the one who created ...everything. All the rest are of this world. Study up!

[@HaHa-gg9dl]

@@duskydee6226 Which one tho lmao

[@k14michael]

Citizenthirteen - The god that’s in your heart. Don’t make things complicated!

[@seemamajid855]

May you have a healthy, happy and long life. Medical staff deserve all the prayers, respect and love.

[@catgolfer1]

Beautiful comment!🐈❤️

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

It seems they don't know what they're doing. The survivors are just lucky.

[@bahiatkach6908]

Thank

[@fionagregory8078]

prayers are not logical and never work.

[@catrina35377]

Amen! Well said!

[@Beautywithty1]

My sister 37 is in ICU RIGHT NOW on a ventilator and she’s been fighting a kidney disease for the last 14 years! Any studies I can suggest to her doctors doc?! And all other readers please pray!!! Thanks in advance!

[@KuntaraAjie]

I hope she is doing well 🙏 My mom is in ICU too right now on a non invasive ventilator but possibly will use mechanical ventilator. I hope your sister and my mom will be survived.

[@JoJo-gr1rp]

I am on your same situation, I have a sister and mother in the ICU on ventilators

[@Adnan2003]

I hope she recovers my dad is in ventilator 😢pray for him

[@shannonweaver2901]

Praying for healing and recovery for all of your loved ones!

[@KuntaraAjie]

How are all going? My Mom didn't make it, she passed away because of failed intubation process. Her hearbeat was stopped and CPR was failed due to very low oxygen saturation :(

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Words can't express my gratitude to the dedicated professionals on the front lines. Researchers, janitors, practitioners, EMTs.....

[@harleygirl7547]

I own a cleaning company and I have been on the front line from day one. Thank you for the kind words

[@cynthiagalante6323]

Respiratory Therapist running 12-16 hour days.. endlessly with minimal breaks..❤️

[@collectorofcats294]

Thank you!!! I wish that more people were as gracious, grateful and understanding as you!!! RN here… (I wonder how many COVID-19 patients that I will have tonight when I go to work…)

[@becks1980]

@@harleygirl7547 its lovely that people are recognizing cleaners for their hard work they have been a very crucial part of the work force against covid and often get forgotten about.

[@aniitag03]

I’m a respiratory therapist, I have to say this is the best video I’ve seen!

[@harveyplantharvester1502]

Prove it. Prove you're something other than a nasty vaccine-loving shill for the New Normal Idiocy.

[@aniitag03]

🙄 I don’t have to prove anything to you. Just like I don’t expect you to understand what it’s like to work in a hospital filled with covid. Sacrificing my life because of people like you who are ignorant and don’t believe covid is real. Have a good day!

[@ryanrodriguez3736]

I am too. Currently out with the virus :(

[@aniitag03]

Ryan Rodriguez 😔 Im sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better soon!

[@charlotteces5518]

And he is so handsome, and the fact that he is treating all the covid19 patients makes me respect him even more😍this doctor is so kind hearted, let's all keep him in our prayers and i really wish the angel and god will protect this doctor and give him the fame he deserve💓

[@petersantospago1966]

Yep... My mom died alone in Easter weekend from covid... We could only do a video chat and she was not doing any chatting... She looked terrible and could only blink her eyes to respond... Friday night before she died on Saturday...I called and the nurse held the phone to her ear and I said what I needed to say... No response just the mechanical sound off the respirator...I believe she heard me.... But she was alone for 7 days... Just 7 days it took for her to die ... This is a terrible thing attacking humanity. Be safe.

[@kjw79]

That’s so awful. I’m sorry your family had to suffer that end.

[@machiirose]

R.I.P to your mother and God bless you and your family 🙏🏾

[@Looloowa74]

May you be united in the hereafter, after you finish living a long and healthy life.

[@johnmora5830]

I'm sorry man.

[@traceypinque7016]

My sympathies, my mother, Barbara went through the same. Admitted May 7, died May 16. Couldn't visit. FaceTime and the conversation was us talking to her. She could not respond. Thank God the nurse, Lori, was by her side throughout the night until she died. I am thankful someone was there, but bitter that I could not. More bitter that a 9 time convicted criminal could have 4 memorials with thousands present and I couldn't even have a funeral Mass with family.

[@tamanthalecu8912]

You're explanation helped me understand what is going on with my grandma. I wish more Drs were like you. Thank you for your video.

[@ColinPrince]

Thanks so much for the clarity of what to expect if you are infected and making it easy for us layman types to understand. I’ve just been tested and being 74, I’m not too optimistic. My G.P. told me that it’s either COVID or severe influenza. As I suffer from Asthma and Emphysema, naturally I feel that it’s time to day my goodbyes. I’ve really enjoyed your down to earth explanations and at least know what to expect. I’ll be very anxiously waiting for the call saying yes or no tomorrow.

[@Ms29081981]

P. S. My Dad is also a doctor and I realise I am not the only one who has got a need to stress that out as well as the feeling that you are true heroes. Together with devoted nurses (my mum). 🙃🙏

[@Jaylikescar]

My dad has been ICU since June 9 for covid-19 I hope he can recover and thank you for your videos!

[@martinee959]

Hang in there 💖

[@lanadellhatestheclock3325]

Beat wishes!

[@spriksie]

Sending hopes for recovery.

[@ZXspectrum..]

Fingers crossed mate

[@theprophetez1357]

Pray for recovery. My mom went to the hospital for another condition and caught the flu while in the hospital. With her age (mid 80s, and underlying conditions the prognosis did not look good. I prayed often day and night that God would let her come back home and miraculously He did honor the prayers. Hallelujah!

[@DominicNJ73]

Geez, I can't believe it's been 3 years since the pandemic started. I discovered you around April or May of 2020 and you quickly became my first choice for clinical Covid info, before that I religiously checked my state health dept's Covid dashboard everyday. Hell I still checked it everyday up until a couple months after we in NJ flattened the curve and started on a downward trend. It's weird to revisit some of these older videos, remembering the early days of the pandemic, the confusion, panic and daily fear, especially living in NJ where the East Coast pandemic started. Ever since those earliest days of the pandemic you've been a constant source of positivity and knowledge, empowering us "civilians" to fight against this disease and survive. You are truly one of the silent health heroes Dr. Mike.

[@tdhanasekaran3536]

Dr. Hansen: You are a young and brilliant doctor and an expert pulmonogist. I have never seen a video before in KZbin like yours explaining the complexities involved in treating Corona victims. I lost my cousin brother a few weeks ago (admitted on August 4th and gone forever on 19th aged 59 who was otherwise healthy) and I could not even have a last glimpse of his face. Trying to understand and searching for why some victims are meeting the unfortunate end at an unbelievable speed lead to your video.

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

Speaking as a patient for 70 years I found this video informative, compassionate and respectful. Thanks

[@paularivera9030]

All my prayers to Docters and nurses and people with covid my God bless you and the world Amen””””

[@jimbutler1189]

Paula Rivera Prayers? Really? Guess which god created COVID.

[@bigrigchristfollower9020]

Amen

[@kimberlywalbridge7416]

I second that😇🙏💖

[@kimberlywalbridge7416]

@@jimbutler1189 leave people to their faith despite you lack faith. And how do you know it was God that did this it could be biological germ warfare or it could be global warming unearthing germs our bodies are not prepared to fight especially in the age of processed unhealthy foods and lack of proper nutrients and man did that not God . Just because you have issues against God due to your limited mindset doesn't mean you have a right to disturb others about it. Let people to their faith you are not turning us against God . We all know misery loves company but we are not interested in joining your issues against God as we see him in a more favorable light which again is our business. You may reexamine why you feel the way you do but whatever you do live and let live . You don't know us nor do you have any say or control over our lives and only your own self can you control and keep in mind you do you I was just making suggestion. At the end of the day it is you who decides what you do but definitely know it won't go over well if you try to do other people!good luck to you.

[@ninamartinez2239]

Amen

[@MissMerc007]

I wanted to share I survived intubation, on the ventilator and put on a coma. I've been in hospital for 6 weeks so far. I will be discharged soon to continue my recovery. There's still a long journey ahead of me for recovery. My country doesn't seem to have physio after I get discharged. I have bilateral severe covid pneumonia. I'm grateful to be alive, and for the team and wonderful nurses who took care of me. Our hospital is on isolation lockdown, which meant I was unable to see any family for 6 weeks even when they were about to intubate me. I can attest to the loneliness. Even though my lungs won't ever be 100% again, I'm trying to keep positive and be grateful for each day. Thank you doctor Mike for sharing these informative videos.

[@sherrydawson6253]

Your pts are so lucky to have you. Thanks for keeping us updated. Theirs new things and variants that we do need constantly informed. Bless you!

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Sherry.....

[@isabellaman9513]

my dad is an ID and i have so much respect for doctors like you guys, you are a hero!

[@jesuslovesyou2357]

Me too! Hero is the only word that fits!

[@stevenbasnett881]

Hydroxy zinc and antibiotics

[@capttony6936]

Heroes don't mix politics with medicine. Why are none of them talking about HCQ-HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE? Nothing but the same old Big Pharma putting pressure on everyone through the politicians in their pocket. Most disgusting is KZbin playing politics with people's lives by banning anyone who mentions HCQ-HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE. Can anyone give me a better explanation of why we don't hear a word about it since the FDA approved it for general use after it took an initial beating because the President mentioned it as a cost-effective treatment? I'll wait for an answer...prefedrably from the "No Harm" consortium.

[@s.s.2256]

@@capttony6936 "Them" aren't mentioning it because there's no reason to talk about something that's false/incorrect. It's the same reason most people with an influential platform do not tout that the earth is flat - there is NO reason to mention/discuss something if it has already been clarified as false. Hydroxychloroquine is an anti-malarial, meaning its microbe class is "protozoa". C19 is a virus, meaning its microbe class is "viral". Two different microbe classes meaning two different pathomechanisms. Therefore, a drug that works to fight protozoa wouldn't work to fight viruses. It's the same reason antibiotics do not work against viral infections. Listen to actual physicians and scientists, who are required to study science, not politicians. The same person who mentioned and kept promoting HCQ is the same person who mentioned "inserting UV radiation" into a person's blood - zero sense in either of these.

[@taraalston8697]

I've been a CNA 2 for 20 years and now I'm going to nursing school soon. Again Thank you

[@erlindacaguiat9]

I have work 25 years in the nursing field I was sent to a lot of times I work for the agency and a traveling nurse sent to psychiatric unit at 1 I did not last 6 months only I don't know but something's telling me I don't like it there it's kind of like 18 scary papers all the patience is that you don't know what's going to happen and they follow you and they stare at you I didn't know I got chickened out. But what I love the most is taking care of the seniors no matter how old they are no matter what the condition is and I took care of AIDS patients cancer patients and most of all all my gosh my heart goes to all these kids the oldest is 26 Del testic children in California I handle six of them not a joke that's a handful but I love doing it the right now I can't say I'm done because you know my body still have to work my body still the same it's just my age is 66 and I'm legally blind that's the only thing if I can get my eye back my eyesight back I think the other one that was shut down I will go back to work and give my time and I enjoy working in the Pediatric Nursery I love kiss my mom had 15 I had three but I had nine grandkids thank you doctor for your time thank you for your sharing all this incredible literature but you're sharing to all of us I like it because I just listen to you if I I don't watch television anymore it's so hard for me to see so grateful and appreciate everything you do so take good care of yourself and have a blessed day

[@emt40ish]

Good for you! Some of our CNAs have made the leap. Several of them in their 40s.

[@lehulutube9063]

Thank you Dr again, I really like your consistency, you make it clear to understand for everyone

[@fingerprintbydeb]

When the Lord brings you to it, He'll bring you through it. God bless and thank you for heeding the call.

[@eliljeho]

Working towards RN school myself.

[@joerussell5852]

Good luck Dr. Mike! Take care out there. Thank you for your insight into this disease and for your courage in facing it every day!

[@ramonasen7613]

Thank you Dr. Hansen. My husband aged 62 is recovering from Covid pneumonia. Your video is very helpful

[@ivancamacho7668]

Finally a comprehensive, clear, plain simple and up to date explanation on Covid-19 current medical treatments and responses, unbiased text. Thanks!

[@marywemigwase3354]

It was therapeutic that he acknowledged the extraneous grief when family can’t attend the passing of a loved one. The stress from it can tear a family apart as was the case for me. Blessings to all medical and hospital staff who are there when we cannot. Right down to housekeepers , maintenance and techs

[@SisterCaliGal]

appreciate the information you’ve shared. I’ve got a special place in my heart for intensivists.

[@davidtrchala2920]

Best information regarding this coronavirus plague I've read yet. Thank you Dr Hansen keep up the good fight!

[@bernadette7783]

Are you ok? I hope you have a strong support system around you. The fact that you are not only treating these patients but then taking the time to try and educate the world, Thank you! Your a true hero! Stay safe ❤️

[@ZeRoCaN31]

Yes ! Don’t forget to take care of yourself :)

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Bernadette.....

[@irmawan4439]

Thank you for risking your life to save others and for keeping us informed. Thank for your service!

[@johncoll4456]

I'm an RT and have worked in many critical care environments. I'm glad I found this site. Very well done. I will subscribe and look forward to more of your pertinent information. Thanks Doc!

[@cherylowilley6007]

Thank you, Dr Hansen, for your work, your thoughts, your dedication, your care.

[@v.dargain1678]

And bravery ! I wouldn't want to go near those people , not even with adequate PPE .

[@shilpa9028]

My mom is covid+ve n is hospitalized. Haven't seen her since 15 days😭 Her oxygen levels had dropped to 78. Now its ok acc to dr.she has moderate covid. She is diabetic n also a heart disease.Hope she gets well soon

[@markjsram]

Prayers sent your way

[@hopeworldstudio]

Hope she gets better soon.

[@warclassics]

my dad was hospitalized today as well. praying both our loved ones recover ❤️

[@johnmora5830]

When I got it I started taking amino acids and seemed to help was sick for three weeks.

[@Greenumbrella-2024_April]

Her chances are great to make it. I pray for her to come home very soon.

[@Yee-ro9xk]

Thank you for providing facts rather than instilling fear.

[@perryleeds8260]

Thank you Dr. Mike, we all need this information, we appreciate your videos.

[@HEARDIFFERENT]

THANK GOD FOR ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL DOCTORS AND THE FOCUS ON YOUR PURPOSE FOR CURING. BLESS YOU DR. HANSEN.

[@shammikalra6174]

Amen!

[@into_the_void]

There's so much info out there that it's easy to overload.. Stay safe.. take precautions .. eat well . Sleep well.. get sunlight.

[@theprophetez1357]

Vivek I agree. Hypocrites the father of medicine said, Let your food be your medicine and let your medicine be your food. There is one thing I would like to add to your list and that is use medicinal herbs to overcome this virus. Check out my medicinal herbs (God's medicine) playlist and find THE BEST treatment for this disease.

[@mtccdb]

No I disagree there is information ..digest as much you can..few Docs like above doing unselfish relentless research and sharing the facts

[@shammikalra6174]

@@theprophetez1357 Amen!

[@jimbob-jn6jz]

And prepare to go extinct! Abrupt climate change!

[@k8eekatt]

@Fred Flintstone he was Greek so he was brown 👀

[@jasgsxr2726]

Bless the medical, paramedics and support staff thank you.

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

Thanks, doc, & please thank your coworkers for us too. 💗

[@Lord_Nemesis8]

Doc every time I see you’re vids I’m completely terrified of getting sick but knowledge is power and I try to do everything suggested.. please take care of yourself it’s unbelievably dangerous on the front lines God Bless and keep you safe

[@DoctorMikeHansen]

Thank you, stay well

[@hazelnut0127]

That is the plan. Put out the worst case scenario. Maintain constant fear in the sheep. We can do this with any disease. You can be made to fear everything.

[@wiskeeamazingdancer4964]

@@hazelnut0127 Isn't fear mongering he is talking about ICU cases. Covid ICU patients are very very ill. From my own experience, just like stated here, many obese but some very healthy and young patients. Currently we have 27 yo woman who has soon been in intensive care for 2 months.

[@doradean3097]

@@DoctorMikeHansenthe gut plays a big role in one's immune system. please look into gut microbiota and covid 19 possible link and implications. There are some articles by the NIH. I googled "why covid 19 affects the gut" given people are getting stomach and intestinal symptoms. 🙂

[@k8eekatt]

@@doradean3097 I have heard it infects epithelial cells. These line the mucosa of eyes nose and mouth as well as intestines.

[@Bass.Player]

Very informative, the best I have heard or read so far. *Thank you* I had a friend in the 70's that was a ER Dr. He was in general practice before and told me he got tired of all the runny nosed kids and the like and moved to critical care. His hobby was a Volvo P1800 and as a Diagnostician for Porsche/Audi I did all the fuel injection and electrical work on his car. He was curious so I allowed him to be present while I made repairs and corrections. He said my job was way more complicated than his. (I seriously doubt that)

[@briandebold7795]

Bless you for taking the time to explain this in a way everyone can understand. Let me also add what a great job your doing as well! Thank you Dr. Mike. 👍🏼

[@jennylouis7933]

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to share this vital information with us.

[@katydidnt3906]

As a nurse, I would hazard a guess that a physician carried it from one patient to the next. They are notorious for poor hand hygiene between patients. I've been seeing if for 20 years.

[@snowbird6855]

@@user-dr7tb4xf4o She's correct and it's well known

[@samsmith3025]

I'm in healthcare and I see it everyday, even currently.

[@missink1728]

That's disturbing! They got to wash their hands.

[@katydidnt3906]

@@user-dr7tb4xf4o You won't find one nurse that disagrees with me.

[@katydidnt3906]

@@user-dr7tb4xf4o PS - My first priority as a nurse is to advocate for patients, not worry about hurting the feelings of the doctors.

[@fredspina1757]

This is the best explanation of covid19. Simple, concise and in plain English. Thank you.

[@nurserachel9807]

I'm hooked! So great to add these findings to bedside nursing. It all makes sense and brings a better understanding of the testing my patients receive. I work the PM shift on the COVID unit and we do not have rounding at night to ask questions. Much appreciated, thank you for the details 🥰👩‍⚕️😷

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Nurse......

[@andreah6379]

I learned a lot. Very informative. Thanks, doc!

[@adafridi]

As soon as i saw the notification i opened the video. Kudos doc.

[@michaelbutler190]

@@karmafride1237 Same here

[@AmraKanlic]

Thank you for educating us! Stay safe!

[@carolinabrown7991]

I am a ICU nurse and found your video to be accurate and on point. I will recommend it to family and friends who keep asking me about the information you talk about in the video. It is clear information for even those who do not work in the medical field to understand. Thank you!

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Carolina......

[@ericaspeeney5037]

Thanks for this info! It helped to fill in a lot of the blanks to the questions I’ve had.

[@justcandace5701]

Hi Doc! I watched your video on kids and covid and just wanted to tell u I have a family member, boy age 6, on chemo for leukemia, who tested positive for virus. He had 0 complications and 0 symptoms!! Very encouraging!!

[@larriettausa]

This doctor is brilliant. I wish you were my doctor.

[@csp8429]

Dr. Mike is a rockstar doctor.

[@DoctorMikeHansen]

Thank you

[@v.dargain1678]

@@DoctorMikeHansen Yes . You rock doc . It makes everyone feel safe that the virus hunters got your back . Be well .

[@snowbird6855]

It would be more helpful if they looked into using what's already on the shelf, for example L-Lysine.

[@snowbird6855]

Why don't doctors recommend getting everyone's blood levels of vitamin D checked? Studies show those who don't survive virtually are all deficient. I keep my levels in the upper range and I've never had flu. Nor a useless flu vaccine, and I'm 64.

[@deguzmananaliza1977]

Thank you Dr. 🙏 you have a comprehensive discussion that can be easily understood. Stay safe🙏😇

[@elja7367]

You are awesome Dr Mike🙏🏻 God bless you eternally!

[@stephendelacruzone]

It's miracle... that you get to share your findings not just with the medical professionals... but with us common folk. 👍👍

[@stormyweather8798]

The.public

[@dragonsangel7777]

It's what we still don't know that scares me the most. I would like thank any and all in the medical field helping to fight this and doing all they can heal those in need, thank you for caring and simply being you...you are wonderful!

[@deborahgeels5395]

Thank you so much for doing your channel. I have PAH and have been doing research on how Covid may affect me if I should get it. It's all pretty scary but I'm in close contact with my pulmonologist. I've only been diagnosed for 1 year and continue to learn how to manage this disease according to the weather, diet, and my other diagnosis of multiple myeloma. You are providing a great service to me and others.

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Deborah.......

[@DrDivina]

Thank you. Just thank you for taking the time to educate. I appreciate you.

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Maruca......

[@gerwinguzon2968]

IM FROM THE PHILIPPINES WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS 😷😷😷🙏🙏🙏 GOD BLESS AMEN

[@wendyfyi33]

You need to be the speaker for the CDC... because of your covid briefing I was able to understand my blood work after COVID-19, my own DR was lost!!! He put me on so many meds cause of my blood work, 2.5 months later still no taste no smell and I still get twitching in my head... this virus recks Havoc in your mind body and soul... Much thanks to you DR... May your lord continue to bless you w/wisdom and patience!!! Stay healthy and safe beloved

[@r0kcandy88]

Wormwood is my suggestion

[@jasonspinning8487]

Praying to the father for you keisha

[@karenchupa494]

You are in my prayers Keisha...I wish you the best in your recovery. God bless you sweetheart.

[@snowbird6855]

Get your blood levels of vitamin D checked to make sure you're in the optimal range, not the minimal levels. Take 5,000 mgs vitamin C daily in divided doses, also zinc and resveratrol.

[@earlhickey1557]

patients should be tested for every nutrient, there are hints that selenium, zinc or iodine may help with covid19. there are studys showing that these minerals have impact on other viral infections. Likely the body uses up many different minerals to fight viral infections in general. Also many of the mineral deficiencys have depression as a symptom. And i am not a big fan of supplements except vitamin D. I would go instead for nutrient rich foods like bone-broth, seaweed, greens, liver, salmon, oysters, shrimps and so on.

[@JustAutoChannel]

Thank you very much Dr. Mike. While watching this video, I realized that I had pneumonia pleuritic chest pain this time last year. The pain was so severe to the extent that I went to the emergency room. The pain started to affect the whole of my right side to the extent that any step I took was worse. They did all the test to see what was happening but they couldn’t find anything. Finally I did a CT scan At Evergreen hospital in Kirkland and that when they found in my lung. Because of how small, the doctors couldn’t determine what it was. I was placed on antibiotics and I took two sets. CT scan saved my life but at the same time put a hole in my pocket.

[@WillNewcomb]

Thank you. Only watching this in December your knowledge base would be bigger by now. Blessings to you and all your co-workers. Keep safe.

[@dandavis1435]

Relevant, informative, academically and clinically interesting as always!

[@Angel4Prayer]

Doctor Hansen, thank you for this extremely helpful information. God bless you.

[@drwinklepecker9298]

Thank you for sharing. Doctors and nurses are the best of humanity.

[@brittneymoreland1510]

Thank you doctor for everything you are doing right now!!!!! You guys are the real heroes right now💓

[@johnmohanmusic]

Thanks Dr. Hansen. As a critical care nurse in a Chicago hospital MICU, my observations and what we are doing to treat Covid mirror yours. Do the best you can to stay safe!

[@v.dargain1678]

Same . We need the help , so I hope he stays well .

[@snowbird6855]

It's not rocket science. Take 5,000 mgs vitamin C and 4,000 iu vitamin D, and 30 mgs Zinc daily. Iodine, magnesium and Resveratrol are also a good idea. If you contract Covid, increase vitamin C and start taking L-Lysine: 500 mgs in the morning and 1,500 in the afternoon. Increase up to 4,000 mgs if you're a large person or symptoms persist. Do not consume coffee or caffeine. You should be fine after 3 weeks. If symptoms return continue with the regimen until resolved.

[@nosiphokomani6413]

OMG this video is so informative I need it in my life. God Bless you for more.

[@doloresswann4600]

Stay safe Dr. Hansen - this is a VERY informative video - especially for me since I'm retired RN - but also for the lay person. Thankyou.

[@lorrainemnyandu668]

Outstanding. 100 percent what humanity needs to know to save lives. 🙏💕🙏

[@sasanegar]

0:37 - #10. Signs and symptoms: More common (fever, cough, shortness of breath, body and muscle aches, and confusion), less common (loss of taste and smell, nausea, diarrhea, rash) 1:08 - #9. Low Vitamin D levels 2:12 - #8. This virus is very contagious 3:51 - #7. Patients will feel extreme loneliness (because of number 8!) 4:09 - #6. Treatment: No ultimate treatment is available, however one or more of the followings may be administered: Remdesivir, Convalescent Plasma, Dexamethasone, Therapeutic Doses of blood thinners to avoid blood cloths (Anticoagulation), such as: Lovenox (Enoxamarin, if the patient's kidneys are functioning OK), and Heparin (for damaged kidneys). 6:59 - #5. Testing: It's a guessing game at this point as PCR testing may give false positive (picking up inactive/dead viral RNAs) 7:32 - #4. High BMIs (Body Mass Indexes): Most patients ending up in ICUs are obese or morbidly obese, due to difficulty breathing (e.g., having sleep apnea). 9:03 - #3. Mechanical ventilation: This requires a breathing tube down the patient's throat or performing tracheostomy (puncturing the patient's neck to place a tube into a person's windpipe) and it's unclear who requires. There is no direct correlation between the patient's oxygen levels and needing a mechanical ventilation. 11:01 - #2. Recovery: It depends on the extent of the lung damage due to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) due to viral pneumonia or because of inflammation, some may require a couple of days to recover while some may require weeks or months to recover. Some extensive lung damage can be permanent. 13:51 - #1. Unpredictability and variability: So many factors and issues are still unknown about COVID-19. To listen to see some of the unanswered questions, please check 14:00 onward.

[@sofiarehman7874]

Thanks 🙏,now I can watch something else 😀

[@sasanegar]

@@sofiarehman7874 Enjoy :)

[@catrina35377]

Thank you, well done!!!

[@Melodyloveshorses1]

Thanks for printing this out!

[@robinsonvalencia9361]

Thanks ^_^

[@mysonrando7789]

i just want to say thank you for making this video, every time i type in "facts about corona virus", all i get is arguments defending rumors about a lot of mixed information that is highly politicized. thank you for sharing.

[@sjordan7085]

Thank you for another excellent video Dr. Mike!

[@ValenciaMHaile]

God Bless you! Be safe and thank you for your services.

[@kalhas22]

Dr. Mike Hansen you’re amazing I really liked this video and thank you for your service on the front lines. Your videos are very educational and intuitive.

[@lindagoentzel6812]

Thank you, I appreciate this Dr. Hansen! Linda from Alaska

[@mistyrivers4995]

Thank you for all the info doc. We tgank God there are dedicated drs like you.

[@mikeacker8644]

Dr. Hansen great pod cast you are always in the middle with the facts 👍

[@aligirl1552]

Thank you for the work you're doing!

[@Punk_Rock_Grrl_Dragon]

Thank you, this is very useful information. Much appreciated

[@ReubenAStern]

If the news was reported like this, I wouldn't avoid it. Good work.

[@victoriacampbell192]

Thank you Health Care Workers and God Bless you and keep you safe !!

[@thetruthwillsetyoufree9209]

I've had several CT's and another one coming next week. Never been a problem.

[@ladayblues6759]

I’m a CNA and I have noticed in the hospital that I work at a lot of the covid patients are also diabetic.

[@Tonsils-micman]

Yeah, there immune system isn't that great right? My uncle was a diabetic and covid messed him up.

[@ddigiorgio8438]

Wonderful, clear, straightforward - thanks!

[@Anteroization]

i wanna open my eyes and see this doctor, the sight of him will give me "life " !!!

[@lisalisa20907]

Thank you, this is so helpful! We can handle the truth, we just don’t get enough information from the government. Knowledge empowers patients and their advocates.

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Lisa......

[@Deb1650]

Thank you for this informative video. My father is fighting COVID-19 right now in an ICU in the state of Georgia. They have him in a prone position on a ventilator. We can only see him by video, we are not allowed into the hospital. We are praying SO HARD that he gets better, we love him so much.

[@margaretcole2336]

Hang in there Deb. What's your dads name. I and everyone I know will say a prayer for him.

[@omkarkulkarni3207]

How is he now?

[@Deb1650]

@@margaretcole2336 Thank you Margaret. I'm sorry, I just saw your message today. His name is Jim.

[@Deb1650]

@@omkarkulkarni3207 Thanks for asking. He died on July 22nd. The COVID-19 caused kidney failure.

[@omkarkulkarni3207]

@@Deb1650 RIP 😔

[@jhingbangayan762]

Thank You Doc for keeping us informed. Stay safe!

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Jhing......

[@tinacarlton4798]

OMG!!!!! My Prayers are with your best friend.

[@AMack-wd6bi]

Bless you 😇, Doc for taking precious time out of your intense schedule to share critically important data with us, the regular citizens in language which is understandable. And thanks also to all of your colleagues on the front lines. Stay safe 😘 and get some rest 😴.😉!!!👏👍💫💞🌟✨

[@jackrusselpupper1979]

Thank you.🦠 Very helpful. Overall presentation is very pleasant to listen to - your voice and calm demeanor helps also. Thank you for all that you are doing for the humanity. Greatly appreciate all of your care. Stay safe and well.👍

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Kwihui.......

[@francesfisher9653]

So informative, as usual, Dr. Hansen. Thank you.

[@maxwellmark8415]

Hello Frances......

[@elnoramerriweather]

Very calming when explaining COVID-19 and transparent about treatment. Thanks! Great Job👍

[@nynurse2]

Thank you Doctor for your very informative videos.. I am an RN , but semi-retired now after 30 years.. I have learned alot from your videos.. Please keep giving us information on this dreaded disease? Stay safe 🙏🙏🙏

[@johnhalls5510]

Thank you so much Doc for the very very informative video!

[@candidadiazlopez1174]

Thank you and all doctors and nurses medical assistants for all the hard work God bless you

[@petermorris5808]

Thank you for the excellent video with clear and interesting explanations. The best information I've seen so far on the subject.