By rray, 4 October, 2023 Infiltrate on CXR confirms or rules out CAP esp in pts w abnormal vitals 3 CXR CT alone not recommended to diagnose COVID 19 but might be helpful in assessing and managing COVID 19 pts 1
By rray, 4 October, 2023 Consider RSV esp during RSV season 1 Use rRT PCR RSV test not antigen test in older children adults 1
By rray, 4 October, 2023 Reinfection w COVID 19 can occur w in 90 days of the initial infection 1 Follow special testing considerations 1 5 6 o If 1st positive test w in 30 days Symptomatic Use antigen test If negative repeat in 48h If 2nd test negative consider PCR NAAT or repea
By rray, 4 October, 2023 Blood cx sputum Gram stain cx not routinely recommended at dx for outpt 3 4 Consider in select inpts per ATS IDSA 4 Obtain cx pre tx
By rray, 4 October, 2023 Mask isolate pt upon 1st contact w health care setting Repeatedly assess for droplet contact airborne precautions Use PPE if possible use disposable dedicated stethoscope BP cuff pulse ox thermometer etc or disinfect between each pt 2
By rray, 4 October, 2023 Most COVID 19 pts have mild dz 15 develop severe dz e g pneumonia requiring hospitalization and O2 5 require ICU care 2