By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 Use early warning scores e g NEWS2 to monitor for rapid deterioration in COVID 19 1
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 For severe suspected or confirmed COVID 19 use isolation 3 ventilatory monitoring and support w proning 5 corticosteroids and other appropriate meds 5 6 Prioritize COVID 19 testing 3 4
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 Don t routinely use empiric or prophylactic abx bacterial coinfection rare in COVID 19 only 8 of hospitalized COVID 19 pts 3 Consider abx in older adults esp those in long term care facilities and children
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 Use outpt supportive care e g antipyretics3 NSAIDs not contraindicated per FDA 7 Avoid steroids inhaled or systemic 1 3 6 unless required for other indications e g COPD exacerbation 4 weigh benefit harm of antenatal steroids if pregnant and at risk for pr
By vgreene, 28 January, 2021 Expanded Access Program of Ruxolitinib for the Emergency Treatment of Cytokine Storm From COVID 19 Infection NCT04355793
