Tag: CORO
FDA Eases Access to Blood Plasma Treatment for COVID-19 Patients
Patients receive injections of blood plasma taken from people who have recovered
Article Addresses Allocation of Ventilators During Pandemic
Determining allocation should include ethical considerations, ability of facilities to incorporate ventilators
IDSA Issues Recommendations for COVID-19 Testing
Four-tier approach prioritizes ICU patients, those with symptoms and contact with a patient or travel history
Anesthesia Procedure Outlined for Emergency Surgery in COVID-19 Patients
Fast induction of anesthesia with adequate muscle relaxation recommended to prevent cough
Information on COVID-19 Provided for Gastroenterologists
COVID-19 can include GI symptoms such as diarrhea; gastrointestinal tract is potential route of infection
No Evidence Found for SARS-CoV-2 Vertical Transmission to Fetus
No maternal-fetal transmission of SARS-CoV-2 seen to date in pregnant women with COVID-19
Shortages Seen for Drugs That Show Promise Against COVID-19
Patients who currently rely on remdesivir or hydroxychloroquine now facing dangerous shortages
Guidance Issued for Prenatal Care in Setting of COVID-19
Elective, nonurgent visits to be postponed; lab work, US should be performed during in-person visits
Management of Elective Surgery Reviewed in Setting of COVID-19
Two sets of recommendations relate to management of elective surgery, triage of nonemergent operations
Article Addresses Management of Cancer Care During COVID-19
Patient information should be provided; well visits should be rescheduled, transitioned to telemedicine
