Search results for "Coronavirus"
Advice on preserving PPE, hospitalist wellness, fair access to resources during pandemic
The Infectious Diseases Society of America releases guidance on infection prevention, hospitalists look at how to maintain their own health and physical distancing during the pandemic, and experts highlight ethical problems with policies on ventilator triage.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/29/1.htm
29 Apr 2020
Racial, socioeconomic disparities found in burden of COVID-19
Studies show the Bronx was hit much harder by COVID-19 than Manhattan, and many front-line health care workers have risk factors and lack insurance. ACP and other experts call for action to combat disparities.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/06/2.htm
6 May 2020
COVID-19 research looks at effects and risks of potential drug therapies, proning
Trials offered inconclusive evidence about remdesivir, a pilot study found benefits to prone self-positioning for ED patients, and other research quantified the risk of QT prolongation with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin and provided reassurance about hypertension drugs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/06/1.htm
6 May 2020
May issue online and in the mail
This issue focuses mainly on tools to combat COVID-19, including ventilation management, telemedicine, and palliative care. Other articles address Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and vitamin C for sepsis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/13/6.htm
13 May 2020
IDSA, ACP issue guidance on COVID-19 testing, easing social distancing
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) offered criteria for testing inpatients and outpatients for COVID-19, while ACP addressed what communities need in order to safely resume economic activities and in-person medical visits.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/13/1.htm
13 May 2020
Latest research looks at clots, drug therapies, and pneumonia guidance
Studies offered further support for anticoagulation in patients with COVID-19 but showed no benefit from hydroxychloroquine or lopinavir-ritonavir. The authors of recent pneumonia guidelines explained how the recommendations apply to COVID-19 patients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/13/2.htm
13 May 2020
FAQ on ventilation for ARDS in COVID-19
Get answers to pressing questions about ventilation management.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/faq-on-ventilation-for-ards-in-covid-19.htm
15 May 2020
Tools to fight COVID-19: Ventilator management
It's time to cram on managing mechanical ventilation.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/time-to-cram-on-ventilator-management.htm
15 May 2020
Palliative care for a pandemic
COVID-19 increased the need for expertise in communication and palliation of symptoms.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/qa-palliative-care-for-a-pandemic.htm
15 May 2020
An uphill battle
Envisioning the future of the pandemic was difficult at the end of March.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/newmans-notions-an-uphill-battle.htm
15 May 2020