Novel 2019 coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19): An updated overview for emergency clinicians
Emerg Med Pract
; 22(5): 1-28, 2020 05 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-14354
ABSTRACT
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has quickly become a worldwide threat to health, travel, and commerce. This overview analyzes the best information from the early research, including epidemiologic and demographic features from SARS-CoV-1 and MERS-CoV viruses; lessons learned from the experience of an emergency physician in Northern Italy, where the outbreak has devastated the healthcare system; evidence on transmission and prevention through safe use of PPE; evidence and advice on SARS-CoV-2 testing and co-infection; management options; airway management options; steps for rapid sequence intubation in the ED and managing disaster ventilation; and information on managing pediatric and pregnant patients.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional
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Coronavirus Infections
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
Limits:
Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Emerg Med Pract
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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