Artificial Intelligence Framework May Predict ARDS in COVID-19
Increases in elevated ALT, myalgias, and hemoglobin were predictive of acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19.
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PPE Negative for SARS-CoV-2 After Patient Contact
Samples from goggles, N95 respirators, and shoes of 30 healthcare workers were negative for SARS-CoV-2.
Joint Statement Advises Against Sharing Ventilators During COVID-19
Sharing mechanical ventilators should not be attempted and could put patients at increased risk.
President Extends Social Distancing to April 30 as COVID-19 Cases Rise
More than 141,000 COVID-19 cases had been reported nationwide, with almost 2500 deaths.
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SCCM Former Chancellor of Board of Regents on Sharing Ventilators During COVID-19 Pandemic
A joint statement issued by the Society of Critical Care Medicine and several other medical societies has advised against the use of 1 ventilator for multiple patients.
Point-of-Care COVID-19 Test Delivers Results Within Minutes
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Abbott ID Now™ COVID-19 test.
Non-Pharmaceutical Cloroquine Misuse for COVID-19 “Prevention” Leads to Severe Illness, Death
The product that sickened the couple was in powder form and was labeled “for Ornamental Fish Use Only.”
ACAAI: Statement on Corticosteroid Use for Allergies, Asthma During COVID-19 Pandemic
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) has issued a statement regarding the use of corticosteroids for patients with allergies and asthma.
Model Shows Combined Efforts May Lower SARS-CoV-2 Infections
Combined intervention of quarantine, school closure, workplace distancing projected to be the most effective.
Lung Recruitability Can Be Assessed at Bedside in COVID-19
Increased lung recruitability was seen with alternating body position between supine and prone positioning.
Healthcare Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Can Access Online Training
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has launched a virtual training website to protect healthcare workers.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer May Confer Highest Risk for COVID-19
The researchers noted that medical distancing for those with cancer could help prevent the spread of the virus in this highly vulnerable population.
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