Tag: infection
Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Profile on COVID-19 Outcome
This study investigates the extent of cardiac comorbidities and complications among hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Cardiovascular complications are frequent among COVID-19 patients, and might contribute to adverse... read more
Which One is Better? Chlorhexidine-impregnated Sponge or Chlorhexidine Gel Dressing
A similar infection risk for gel-dress and sponge-dress. Gel-dress showed fewer dressing disruptions. Concomitant use of CHG for skin disinfection and CHG-impregnated dressing may significantly increase contact dermatitis. A... read more
Fit-testing of N95/P2-masks to Protect Healthcare Workers
In the context of COVID-19, well fitted respirators e.g. N95/P2-masks are recommended as part of personal protective equipment when performing aerosol generating procedures. Fit-checking is recommended prior to donning... read more
Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging for LVAD and OHT During COVID-19
Considerations for cardiac imaging in the COVID-19 era include thoughtful patient and study selection with a goal to limit the overall number of tests. General recommendations are as follows: Defer routine or low-risk... read more
Anaphylatoxin C5a Impairs Phagocytosis by Neutrophils
This study provides new insight into the mechanisms underlying immunocompromise in critical illness and suggests novel avenues for therapy and prevention of nosocomial infection. Critically ill patients are at heightened... read more
Aerosol and Surface Distribution of SARs-CoV-2 in Hospital Wards
In a hospital treating COVID-19 patients, SARS-CoV-2 RNA was found widely distributed in surface and air samples. Contamination was greater in intensive care units (54/124 samples) than general wards (9/114 samples). A... read more
Is it Safe to Look Yet?
As we start to move to the next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, it feels like a moment to take stock. The country has gone through huge changes to our way of life over the last few months, and those changes have been mirrored... read more
SARS-CoV-2-reactive T Cells in Healthy Donors and Patients with COVID-19
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused the rapidly unfolding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Clinical manifestations of COVID-19 vary, ranging from asymptomatic infection to... read more
NICE COVID-19 Rapid Guideline
The purpose of this guideline is to help healthcare professionals deliver efficient planned care while minimising the risk of COVID-19 in the context of increasing or decreasing local prevalence. It also aims to help patients... read more
What Nursing Homes Can Teach EMS About COVID-19
Most EMS providers are familiar with long-term skilled nursing facilities, yet most of us don't think much about them. We certainly don't think they can teach us much. Nursing homes have been hit hard by COVID-19 and... read more
Who Gets to Live? How Doctors Make Impossible Decisions as COVID-19 Surges
Triage aims to provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest number, but medical staff are grappling with how to stay true to this principle as coronavirus surges. 18 states are currently in what's considered the... read more
30% of COVID-19 Patients Had No Symptoms of Fever, Cough, or Shortness of Breath
The findings of this cohort study suggest that screening based on conventional COVID-19 symptoms or corresponding examination findings of febrile respiratory illness may not possess the necessary sensitivity for early diagnostic... read more
Risks Of VAP in Patients With Viral ARDS Related or Not To COVID-19
In this retrospective case-control study, we have observed a higher prevalence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and MDR VAP in C-ARDS as compared with NC-ARDS patients. Further, probably multicenter, research work... read more
Review of Viral Testing and Antibody/Serology Testing for COVID-19 for the Intensivist
The severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID-19]) pandemic has led to the rapid development of many diagnostic tests. The initial focus of these tests was on molecular... read more
