“Rethinking the early intubation paradigm.” Analysis: It was never a “paradigm” but hardcore malpractice. – The New Neander's Medical

An ICU doctor from Italy Marco Garrone, who is one of the study (1) authors, honestly admits: "We started with "intubate as fast as you can".

“Rethinking the early intubation paradigm.” Analysis: It was never a “paradigm” but hardcore malpractice.

One of the actionable items of a COVID-19 response is to make sure that ICU doctors and pulmonologists practice their art intelligently.