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Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting
February 19, 2020
Preparing for the Most Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19: The Potential Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
This commentary offers considerations for the role that ECMO should play in treatment for severe cases of COVID-19. MacLaren et al. (Feb 19, 2020). Preparing for the Most Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19: The Potential Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. JAMA Viewpoint. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2761778
February 18, 2020
Protecting health-care workers from subclinical coronavirus infection
In this correspondence, authors describe several recent incidents in clinical settings that suggest the possible asymptomatic transmission of 2019-nCoV. They highlight the need for high-level personal protective equipment for health care workers, even when working with subclinical patients and those who have recovered from acute illness. Chang et al. (Feb 13, 2020) Protecting health-care workers…
A deep learning algorithm using CT images to screen for Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19)
New research describes the possibility of using artificial intelligence deep learning methods to review CT images and radiographical changes to facilitate earlier diagnosis at a time when diagnostic resources remain scarce. Sensitivity of the test was 74% and specificity was 67%. Wang et al. (Feb 17, 2020). A deep learning algorithm using CT images to…
A simple laboratory parameter facilitates early identification of COVID-19 patients
Researchers discuss the potential utility of including eosinopenia in early diagnostic assessment for COVID-19 and its reliability compared to leukocyte counts and lymphopenia. Li et al. (Feb 17, 2020). A simple laboratory parameter facilitates early identification of COVID-19 patients. Pre-print downloaded Feb 18 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.02.13.20022830
Optimizing diagnostic strategy for novel coronavirus pneumonia, a multi-center study in Eastern China
Ai et al. conducted a prospective study to identify an optimal diagnostic strategy for COVID-19 pneumonia which includes a combination of CT, RT-PCR, and multi-plex PCR. Ai et al. (Feb 17, 2020). Optimizing diagnostic strategy for novel coronavirus pneumonia, a multi-center study in Eastern China. Pre-print downloaded Feb 18 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.02.13.20022673
Cancer patients in SARS-CoV-2 infection: a nationwide analysis in China
Researchers reviewed 2,007 COVID-19 cases in china and identified 18 with a history of cancer, higher than the overall incidence of cancer in the general Chinese population. Lung cancer was most common (5/18). Specific characteristics of these patients and clinical outcomes are described. Liang et al. (Feb 14, 2020). Cancer patients in SARS-CoV-2 infection: a…
February 14, 2020
Practical recommendations for critical care and anesthesiology teams caring for novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) patients
Wax and Christian summarize key considerations for patient screening, environmental controls, personal protective equipment, resuscitation methods, and critical care unit operations planning, drawing on lessons learned from SARS response activities. Wax and Christian (Feb 12, 2020). Practical recommendations for critical care and anesthesiology teams caring for novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) patients. Can J Anesth. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-020-01591-x
Potential Maternal and Infant Outcomes from Coronavirus 2019-nCoV (SARS-CoV-2) Infecting Pregnant Women: Lessons from SARS, MERS, and Other Human Coronavirus Infections
Authors reviewed published data on the epidemiologic and clinical effects of SARS, MERS, and other coronaviruses on pregnant women, to evaluate the likelihood of poor maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity associated with COVID-19. There is low risk of vertical transmission of coronavirus from mother to fetus, with no documented cases associated with SARS or MERS….
Potential Interventions for Novel Coronavirus in China: A Systemic Review
This systematic review provides recommendations on treatment protocols for COVID-19 patients, including assessing nutritional status, providing nutritional and immuno-enhancing interventions, coronavirus-specific treatments, antiviral medications, and specific considerations for pediatric patients and health care workers. Zhang and Liu (Feb 13, 2020). Potential Interventions for Novel Coronavirus in China: A Systemic Review. J of Med Virol. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.25707
Time Course of Lung Changes On Chest CT During Recovery From 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pneumonia
CT chest imaging for 21 patients with confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia were reviewed, with findings suggesting that lung abnormalities appear most severe approximately 10 days after symptom onset in patients without severe respiratory distress. Pan et al. (Feb 13, 2020). Time Course of Lung Changes On Chest CT During Recovery From 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pneumonia….
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