Review of Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Patients with COVID-19 in Brazil

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Good

Abstract & Keywords

Q: Are all required components included in the abstract? Are the keywords appropriately chosen?

A: Good

Goal

Q: Is the goal explicitly stated in the Introduction? Is its formulation clear and unambiguous?

A: Good

Structure

Q: Is the paper's structure coherent? Is it in coherence with the goal of the paper?

A: Good

Tools and Methods

Q: Are methods the author uses adequate and well used?

A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Good

Comments: In conclusion, the 1^st sentence must be reframed as “the pandemic scenario causes both rapid technological and scientific advances in order to find solutions to the problems which arise as a result of SARS-CoV-2 and, in accordance with this situation, there should exist an efficient administration of drugs”

Literature

Q: Does the author utilize relevant literature?

A: Good

Author's knowledge

Q: What is the level of the author’s knowledge? Does the author utilize all recent contributions relevant to the topic?

A: Good

Length

Q: Is the length of the paper adequate to the significance of the topic? Do you suggest shortening the paper without losing its value?

A: Good

Figures & Tables

Q: Does the author use them suitably? Are legend and notations clear?

A: Not applicable.

Writing style

Q: Is it clear and understandable?

A: Good

Comments: Except in a few places the sentences were not framed properly.

Further comments on the paper

Comments: The study provides a detailed account on different classes of anaesthetic and analgesic drugs that can be used for the management of COVID-19 patients in cases of intubation and mechanical ventilation in Brazil. This review discusses the broad range of drugs based on the clinical indications, pharmacological characteristics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and possible side effects; in addition, it also illustrates the particularities of the drugs when administered in COVID-19 patients. Lastly, it states that more in-depth studies are required on specific action of each drug in order to determine possible implementation in its administrations in COVID-19 patients.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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