Notes in 08_COVID-19

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)}} is {{c2::a respiratory disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) which cau…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::COVID-19}}Variable, may present with any or all of the following symptoms: {{c1::Dry cough}} {{c1::Shortness of breath}} {{c1::N…
Published	02/10/2024	Transmission of COVID-19 is {{c1::Airborne: spread by respiratory droplets}}
Published	02/10/2024	Symptoms of COVID-19 show up in people within {{c1::2-14}} days of exposure to the virus
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Delirium}} is the most common neuropsychiatric complication in COVID presentations
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Fatigue}} is a symptom that was found in 1/5 of COVID post-resolution cases
Published	02/10/2024	In COVID-19, blood tests show raised {{c1::acute inflammatory markers (e.g. CRP, Ferritin)}} with a normal {{c1::WCC}} unless there is a simultaneous …
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::SARS CoV-2 PCR of nasopharyngeal swab}} is an investigation used for diagnosis of COVID-19
Published	02/10/2024	CXR of Severe COVID-19 may show {{c1::bilateral diffuse opacities}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::CT Pulmonary Angiogram (CTPA)}} may be done in cases of COVID-19 due to {{c2::hypercoagulability}}, especially in acutely deteriorating patients
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Mild-Moderate COVID-19 {{c1::Stay at home and isolate}} {{c1::Usually self-limiting over a week}} {{c1::Supportive therapy (Hydration, N…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Severe COVID-19 {{c1::Oxygen to maintain saturations}}{{c1::Dexamethasone 6 mg}}{{c1::Consider Antibiotics (if Pneumonia) or Remdesivir …
Published	02/10/2024	In terms of Oxygen Therapy, escalate to {{c1::Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)}} if there is {{c2::persistent hypoxaemia}} despite using nas…
Published	02/10/2024	In terms of Oxygen Therapy, escalate to {{c1::Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)}} if there is {{c2::type 2 respiratory failure}} on ABGs
Published	02/10/2024	Vaccinations for COVID-19{{c1::Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech (mRNA)}}{{c1::AstraZeneca/Oxford (DNA)}}
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