COVID-19

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COVID-19

COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2): respiratory illness ranging from mild (80%) to critical (5%). Risk: age, obesity, immunocompromise, DM, CVD. Antivirals and anti-inflammatories have improved outcomes significantly.

COVID-19 coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 long COVID
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What this condition is

COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. It spreads when a person who has the infection breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. On this page, you'll find links to resources on important issues such as symptoms, risks, and how you can protect yourself and your family.We also have pages on:COVID-19 testingCOVID-19…

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Common tests

Tests performed

SARS-CoV-2 PCR (nasopharyngeal) Rapid antigen test CBC (lymphopenia) CRP/ESR Ferritin D-dimer (coagulopathy) Troponin + BNP LFTs Chest X-ray or CT chest SpO2
Common medications

Recognize the drug and the class

Mild outpatient (high-risk): Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid) within 5d Moderate-severe hospitalized: Remdesivir × 5d Severe (O2 requirement): Dexamethasone 6 mg × 10d Critical/inflammatory: Baricitinib or Tocilizumab Anticoagulation (prophylactic or therapeutic per severity)
Related nursing diagnoses

NANDA diagnoses & care plans

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. It spreads when a person who has the infection breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. On this page, you'll find links to resources on important issues such as symptoms, risks, and how you can protect yourself and your family.We also have pages on:COVID-19 testingCOVID-19… COVID-19 Vaccines COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. This virus is a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become very sick. You can protect yourself by getting a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccines might help keep you from getting sick from COVID-19. And if you do get sick, the vaccines can reduce your risk for:Needing to go to urgent care or the eme… Post-COVID Conditions (Long COVID) What are post-COVID conditions (long COVID)?COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus. Many people get better within a few days or weeks after being infected with the virus. But others have post-COVID conditions. They may:Have symptoms that linger for weeks, months, or even yearsSeem to recover from COVID-19 but then see their symptoms returnDevelop new symptoms or new health conditions wit… COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. There are two types of tests for this virus:A viral test tells you if you have a current infection. Viral tests can either be rapid tests or laboratory tests: Rapid tests can be done in minutes. They are often antigen tests, which look for specific proteins from the virus. Some rapid tests are self-tests which you can do at home.La…