COVID-19 frequently asked inpatient questions

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.

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?
Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating 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?

If I deliver in the hospital will that increase my chances or my baby's chances to contract COVID-19?
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?
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?
Can I proceed with a scheduled cesarean delivery if hospitalized with COVID-19?
Are glucocorticoids contraindicated in pregnant patients with 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?
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 a multisystem inflammatory syndrome? What is the association with COVID-19?

Does prolonged ventilation in hospitalized patients worsen the outcome of COVID-19?
If I experience an Asthma exacerbation, should that exacerbation be treated any differently to reduce the risk of COVID-19?
Can I continue receiving Hemodialysis in a hospital where other COVID-19 patients are treated?

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, a close contact test positive, should I self-isolate again?
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 can I use public places and transportation?

Does being hospitalized with other COVID-19 patients worsen my outcome?
Do any special procedures exist for the management of bodies of persons who died from COVID-19?
Doe wastewater & sewage workers need additional protection when handling untreated waste from hospitals with COVID-19 patients?
What are the diet recommendations if I get hospitalized?
What can I expect while I’m in the hospital?
Can I have visitors while I’m in the hospital?
When can I leave the hospital?

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?
Can routine vaccinations still be administered to patients?
Should I use facemask/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?