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==Treatment Based Questions== | ==Treatment Based Questions== | ||
===I read about the retraction of the two articles that halted the use of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients, can I currently receive this medication if infected?=== | ====I read about the retraction of the two articles that halted the use of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients, can I currently receive this medication if infected?==== | ||
===Does every patient with a positive COVID-19 test need to be admitted to the hospital?=== | ====Does every patient with a positive COVID-19 test need to be admitted to the hospital?==== | ||
===What are the chances of recovery in a hospital admitted COVID-19 patient?=== | ====What are the chances of recovery in a hospital admitted COVID-19 patient?==== | ||
===Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating COVID-19?=== | ====Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating COVID-19?==== | ||
===What anti-viral medications are available to treat COVID-19?=== | ====What anti-viral medications are available to treat COVID-19?==== | ||
===Should I stop my ACE Inhibitors and ARBs while on admission for COVID-19?=== | ====Should I stop my ACE Inhibitors and ARBs while on admission for COVID-19?==== | ||
==Complications Based Questions== | ==Complications Based Questions== | ||
===What population is most at risk for severe disease from COVID-19?=== | ====What population is most at risk for severe disease from COVID-19?==== | ||
===What risk factors result in severe complications from COVID-19?=== | ====What risk factors result in severe complications from COVID-19?==== | ||
===Will I be placed on a ventilator?=== | ====Will I be placed on a ventilator?==== | ||
===What systems other than the Respiratory system can be involved?=== | ====What systems other than the Respiratory system can be involved?==== | ||
===Does prolonged ventilation in hospitalized patients worsen the outcome of COVID-19?=== | ====Does prolonged ventilation in hospitalized patients worsen the outcome of COVID-19?==== | ||
==Co-Morbidity Based Questions== | ==Co-Morbidity Based Questions== | ||
===Should I stop my ACE Inhibitors and ARBs while on admission for COVID-19?=== | |||
===If I experience an Asthma exacerbation, should that exacerbation be treated any differently to reduce the risk of COVID-19?=== | === <u>Patients with Hypertension</u> === | ||
====Should I stop my ACE Inhibitors and ARBs while on admission for COVID-19?==== | |||
=== <u>Patients with Asthma</u> === | |||
====If I experience an Asthma exacerbation, should that exacerbation be treated any differently to reduce the risk of COVID-19?==== | |||
==== Are any changes recommended to my treatment plan if a paitent with asthma has COVID 19? ==== | |||
=== <u>Patients currently Undergoing Hemodialysis</u> === | |||
===Can I continue receiving Hemodialysis in a hospital where other COVID-19 patients are treated?=== | ===Can I continue receiving Hemodialysis in a hospital where other COVID-19 patients are treated?=== | ||
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===Should | === <u>Cancer Patients</u> === | ||
==== Can/Should Cancer surgery be delayed? What about radiation therapy? ==== | |||
==== Should treatment that suppresses my immune system be stopped or delayed? ==== | |||
==== Are the support groups or activites still available in the hospital? ==== | |||
==== Should I be taking an antiviral medication such as Tami flu for protection? ==== | |||
==Hospital Discharge Related Questions== | ==Hospital Discharge Related Questions== | ||
===I no longer have symptoms but my tests still came back positive for COVID-19, can I be discharged?=== | ====I no longer have symptoms but my tests still came back positive for COVID-19, can I be discharged?==== | ||
===If after discharge I show new symptoms of COVID-19, should I be isolated and tested again?=== | ====If after discharge I show new symptoms of COVID-19, should I be isolated and tested again?==== | ||
===If after discharge, a close contact test positive, should I self-isolate again?=== | ====If after discharge, a close contact test positive, should I self-isolate again?==== | ||
===After I have been discharged, should I continue to wear a face mask?=== | ====After I have been discharged, should I continue to wear a face mask?==== | ||
===After discharge, how soon can I get back to my job?=== | ====After discharge, how soon can I get back to my job?==== | ||
===After discharge can I use public places and transportation?=== | ====After discharge can I use public places and transportation?==== | ||
===What can I expect after I leave the hospital?=== | ====What can I expect after I leave the hospital?==== | ||
==Re-Infection Related Questions== | ==Re-Infection Related Questions== | ||
===Do I become immune after I have recovered from COVID-19?=== | ====Do I become immune after I have recovered from COVID-19?==== | ||
===Is re-infection worse than the initial infection?=== | ====Is re-infection worse than the initial infection?==== | ||
===Will a re-infected person show the same symptoms as the initial infection?=== | ====Will a re-infected person show the same symptoms as the initial infection?==== | ||
===Are clinically recovered persons infectious to others if they test persistently or recurrently positive for SARS-COV-2 RNA?=== | ====Are clinically recovered persons infectious to others if they test persistently or recurrently positive for SARS-COV-2 RNA?==== | ||
==Pregnancy Related Questions== | ==Pregnancy Related Questions== | ||
===If I deliver in the hospital will that increase my chances or my baby's chances of contracting COVID-19?=== | ====If I deliver in the hospital will that increase my chances or my baby's chances of contracting COVID-19?==== | ||
===Should intrapartum fever be considered as a possible sign of COVID-19 infection?=== | ====Should intrapartum fever be considered as a possible sign of COVID-19 infection?==== | ||
===I am currently pregnant and hospitalized due to COVID-19, is my unborn child infected?=== | ====I am currently pregnant and hospitalized due to COVID-19, is my unborn child infected?==== | ||
===What is the guidance available for labor and delivery Health Care Personnel with potential exposure in a healthcare setting to patients with COVID-19 infection?=== | ====What is the guidance available for labor and delivery Health Care Personnel with potential exposure in a healthcare setting to patients with COVID-19 infection?==== | ||
===Are Pregnant healthcare personnel at increased risk for adverse outcomes if they care for patients with COVID-19 infection?=== | ====Are Pregnant healthcare personnel at increased risk for adverse outcomes if they care for patients with COVID-19 infection?==== | ||
===Can I proceed with a scheduled cesarean delivery if hospitalized with COVID-19?=== | ====Can I proceed with a scheduled cesarean delivery if hospitalized with COVID-19?==== | ||
===Are glucocorticoids contraindicated in pregnant patients with COVID-19?=== | ====Are glucocorticoids contraindicated in pregnant patients with COVID-19?==== | ||
===Are pregnant women more susceptible to infection or at increased risk for severe illness, morbidity, or mortality with COVID-19?=== | ====Are pregnant women more susceptible to infection or at increased risk for severe illness, morbidity, or mortality with COVID-19?==== | ||
===I have heard that some hospitals are testing all women for COVID-19 who arrive at the hospital for labor—even women without any symptoms. Will I be tested?=== | ====I have heard that some hospitals are testing all women for COVID-19 who arrive at the hospital for labor—even women without any symptoms. Will I be tested?==== | ||
===If I contract COVID-19, will I still be able to breastfeed?=== | ====If I contract COVID-19, will I still be able to breastfeed?==== | ||
===How many people can be present in the room during my birth?=== | ====How many people can be present in the room during my birth?==== | ||
===If I have COVID-19 at the time of my birth, will my baby be able to stay with me?=== | ====If I have COVID-19 at the time of my birth, will my baby be able to stay with me?==== | ||
===Can COVID-19 be transmitted via breastmilk?=== | ====Can COVID-19 be transmitted via breastmilk?==== | ||
==Pediatrics Related Questions== | ==Pediatrics Related Questions== | ||
===My child has congenital heart disease, is he at increased risk of COVID-19?=== | ====My child has congenital heart disease, is he at increased risk of COVID-19?==== | ||
===Are children with underlying conditions at increased risk of hospitalization?=== | ====Are children with underlying conditions at increased risk of hospitalization?==== | ||
===I am currently hospitalized due to COVID-19, can I breastfeed my infant child?=== | ====I am currently hospitalized due to COVID-19, can I breastfeed my infant child?==== | ||
===What is KAWASAKI disease? What is the association with COVID-19?=== | ====What is KAWASAKI disease? What is the association with COVID-19?==== | ||
===What is a multisystem inflammatory syndrome? What is the association with COVID-19?=== | ====What is a multisystem inflammatory syndrome? What is the association with COVID-19?==== | ||
==== Should routinely recommended Hepatitis A and B vaccines continue to be administered to the children? ==== | |||
==== Should vaccinations for HBV exposed infants be continued during the COVID 19 pandemic? ==== | |||
==Visitors Related Questions== | ==Visitors Related Questions== | ||
===Can I have visitors while I’m in the hospital?=== | ====Can I have visitors while I’m in the hospital?==== | ||
===Is there anything I can to do to help others who have COVID-19?=== | ====Is there anything I can to do to help others who have COVID-19?==== | ||
==== I would like to accompany my family member or friend for their procedure or appointments I am concerned they will need my support to cope or understand the information being shared with them by the healthcare team ==== | |||
==General In-Patient Questions== | ==General In-Patient Questions== | ||
===Does being hospitalized with other COVID-19 patients worsen my outcome?=== | ====Does being hospitalized with other COVID-19 patients worsen my outcome?==== | ||
===What are the diet recommendations if I get hospitalized?=== | ====What are the diet recommendations if I get hospitalized?==== | ||
===What can I expect while I’m in the hospital?=== | ====What can I expect while I’m in the hospital?==== | ||
===When can I leave the hospital?=== | ====When can I leave the hospital?==== | ||
===Is blood been tested for COVID-19 before blood transfusion?=== | ====Is blood been tested for COVID-19 before blood transfusion?==== | ||
===Do wastewater & sewage workers need additional protection when handling untreated waste from hospitals with COVID-19 patients?=== | ====Do wastewater & sewage workers need additional protection when handling untreated waste from hospitals with COVID-19 patients?==== | ||
==Management of Dead Bodies from COBD-19?== | ==Management of Dead Bodies from COBD-19?== | ||
===Do any special procedures exist for the management of bodies of persons who died from COVID-19?=== | ====Do any special procedures exist for the management of bodies of persons who died from COVID-19?==== | ||
==Health Care Practitioner (HCP) questions== | ==Health Care Practitioner (HCP) questions== | ||
===I have underlying health conditions, are there work restrictions in place for me?=== | ====I have underlying health conditions, are there work restrictions in place for me?==== | ||
===Is post-exposure prophylaxis currently available, and when can it be used?=== | ====Is post-exposure prophylaxis currently available, and when can it be used?==== | ||
===Can routine vaccinations still be administered to patients?=== | ====Can routine vaccinations still be administered to patients?==== | ||
===Should I use face mask/respirator while taking care of pregnant patients with known/suspected COVID-19 infection?=== | ====Should I use face mask/respirator while taking care of pregnant patients with known/suspected COVID-19 infection?==== | ||
===I am a Health Care Practitioner living with someone who is at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 infection. What precautions should I take?=== | ====I am a Health Care Practitioner living with someone who is at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 infection. What precautions should I take?==== | ||
===I am pregnant and a health care worker. Can I work with patients who are potentially infected with COVID-19?=== | ====I am pregnant and a health care worker. Can I work with patients who are potentially infected with COVID-19?==== | ||
===Whom should healthcare providers notify if they suspect a patient has COVID-19?=== | ====Whom should healthcare providers notify if they suspect a patient has COVID-19?==== | ||
Revision as of 13:25, 11 June 2020
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gurmandeep Singh Sandhu,M.B.B.S.[2] Aisha Adigun, B.Sc., M.D.[3]Harmeet Kharoud M.D.[4]Rinky Agnes Botleroo, M.B.B.S.Nuha Al-Howthi, MD[5]Ifrah Fatima, M.B.B.S[6]}