By vgreene, 23 March, 2020 Use supportive care for home pts, eg, antipyretics3 (NSAIDs not contraindicated, per FDA4). Avoid steroids,3 unless required for other indications;1 weigh benefit/harm of antenatal steroids if pregnant at risk for preterm labor
By vgreene, 23 March, 2020 Determine disposition based on sx isolate implement prevention control measures report cases persons under investigation to health dept1
By vgreene, 23 March, 2020 Use supportive care for home pts, eg, antipyretics3 (NSAIDs not contraindicated, per FDA4). Avoid steroids,3 unless required for other indications;1 weigh benefit/harm of antenatal steroids if pregnant at risk for preterm labor
By vgreene, 23 March, 2020 No drugs are FDA-approved for post-exposure prophylaxis or treatment, though some drugs are being trialed for treatment or given for compassion use1
By vgreene, 23 March, 2020 <b>Severe sx. Adolescent</b> w/ pneumonia signs (fever, cough, dyspnea, rapid breathing plus 1+ of these: RR >30, severe resp distress, SpO<sub>2</sub> <90% on room air).<sup>3</sup> Child w/ pneumonia signs (cough/SOB) plus 1+ of these: central cyanosis,
By vgreene, 23 March, 2020 Mildly ill stable pt (incl no signs of pneumonia/hypoxia).3 If isolating at home: Educate family about when to seek care (eg, trouble breathing, persistent chest pain/pressure, new confusion, unable to awaken, blue lips/face;1 infant grunting, unable to
