They weigh risks of uncertain treatments and painstakingly adjust machines in hopes of shoring up patients’ lungs enough that their bodies clear the inflammation and heal. Like many COVID-19 patients, Bello had Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, or ARDS. Kim Bello also raised thousands of dollars to provide the ICU with meals from local restaurants, along with other needs. Days later, in a milestone, physical therapists sat Jim Bello on the edge of the bed. Jim Bello, groggy from sedation, breathing tube in his mouth, moved his hand to blow his wife a kiss.

Source: bd News24 April 27, 2020 03:22 UTC