Kluge, Stefan and Janssens, Uwe and Spinner, Christoph D. and Pfeifer, Michael and Marx, Gernot and Karagiannidis, Christian (2021) Recommendations on Inpatient Treatment of Patients With COVID-19. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL, 118 (1-2). 1-+. ISSN 1866-0452,
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Background: Since the first known cases in December 2019, the disease COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), has spread to become a worldwide pandemic. Methods: The literature in PubMed was surveyed using search terms defined by the authors. Topics important for the management of patients with COVID-19 were identified and discussed. In a structured consensus framework, recommendations and statements on these topics were formulated. Results: Whether hospital admission is indicated for patients with COVID-19 should be decided on the basis of age, comorbidities, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation. For every patient admitted to the hospital, a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test shortly beforehand or immediately thereafter is mandatory. Admission to the intensive care unit is recommended for COVID-19 patients with hypoxemia (oxygen saturation < 90%) despite administration of oxygen, dyspnea, or a high respiratory rate. A treatment trial of high-flow oxygen or non-invasive ventilation is suggested in hypoxemic respiratory insufficiency, while intubation and invasive ventilation is proposed for patients with more severe hypoxemia/high respiratory rate. If additional risk factors (such as obesity, known thrombophilia, intensive care treatment, or elevated D-dimers) are present, measures to prevent thromboembolism can be intensified. Treatment with dexamethasone reduces the mortality in patients with severe COVID-19. The important protection measures are observation of hygiene and the correct wearing of personal protective equipment. Conclusion: The most important elements of treatment in severe cases of COVID-19 are adequate oxygenation, pharmaceutical prevention of thrombosis, and administration of dexamethasone.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | CRITICALLY-ILL ADULTS; DISEASE; MANAGEMENT; |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin II |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Sep 2022 08:50 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Sep 2022 08:50 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/47636 |
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