By vgreene, 1 February, 2021 If severe rxn avoid suspected lactam abx May use another lactam abx regardless of side chain similarities
By vgreene, 1 February, 2021 No serious organ involvement severe cutaneous rxn or serum sickness like rxn
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 VTE ppx recommended for ALL nonpregnant pts hospitalized w COVID 19 1 5 Ppx dose LMWH preferred over UFH preferred over oral anticoagulants Don t use rivaroxaban Insufficient evidence for against apixaban Evaluate for thromboembolic dz if rapid deteriorat
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 Meds for COVID 19 See epocrates resource Consensus Guidelines for COVID 19 Drug Therapies in Adults
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 Corticosteroids for severe COVID 19 dexamethasone 6 mg day x10 days recommended if pt on supplemental O2 mechanical ventilation ECMO 5 6 If dex unavailable use equivalent daily steroid doses methylprednisolone 32 mg prednisone 40 mg 6
