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COVID-19 management in the emergency ward.

Authors :
Ahmadi O
Nasr-Esfahani M
Azimi Meibody A
Ebrahimi M
Maghami-Mehr A
Source :
Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences [J Res Med Sci] 2021 Sep 30; Vol. 26, pp. 86. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 30 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The confirmed and suspected cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have increased in the entire world. There is still no vaccine or definitive treatment for this virus due to its unknown pathogenesis and proliferation pathways. Optimized supportive care remains the main therapy, and the clinical efficacy for the subsequent agents is still under investigation. Enormous demand for handling the COVID-19 outbreak challenged both the health-care personnel and medical supply system. As outbreaks of COVID-19 develop, prehospital workers, emergency medical services personnel, and other emergency responders are potentially asked to follow specific practice guidelines to mitigate the effects of an escalating pandemic. In this article, we have summarized the current guidance on potential COVID-19 management options. The recent experience with COVID-19 provided lessons on strategy and policymaking that the government and ministry of health should be on the alert and concentrate more on capacity to manage an outbreak like COVID-19. It is important to consider the new data that emerge daily regarding clinical characteristics, treatment options, and outcomes for COVID-19.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright: © 2021 Journal of Research in Medical Sciences.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1735-1995
Volume :
26
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34760003
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/jrms.JRMS_551_20