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dc.contributor.authorSummer Chavez
dc.contributor.authorBrit Long
dc.contributor.authorAlex Koyfman
dc.contributor.authorStephen Y. Liang
dc.date.accessioned2020-03-26T20:23:15Z
dc.date.available2020-03-26T20:23:15Z
dc.date.issued2020-03-24
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2020.03.036en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12663/825
dc.description.abstractIntroduction. Rapid worldwide spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in a global pandemic. Objective. This review article provides emergency physicians with an overview of the most current understanding of COVID-19 and recommendations on the evaluation and management of patients with suspected COVID-19. Discussion. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for causing COVID-19, is primarily transmitted from person-to-person through close contact (approximately 6 ft) by respiratory droplets. Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other viral upper respiratory illnesses. Three major trajectories include mild disease with upper respiratory symptoms, non-severe pneumonia, and severe pneumonia complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Emergency physicians should focus on identifying patients at risk, isolating suspected patients, and informing hospital infection prevention and public health authorities. Patients with suspected COVID-19 should be asked to wear a facemask. Respiratory etiquette, hand washing, and personal protective equipment are recommended for all healthcare personnel caring for suspected cases. Disposition depends on patient symptoms, hemodynamic status, and patient ability to self-quarantine. Conclusion. This narrative review provides clinicians with an updated approach to the evaluation and management of patients presenting to the emergency department with suspected COVID-19.en_US
dc.languageEnglishen_US
dc.subjectCoronavirusen_US
dc.subjectCOVID-19en_US
dc.subjectInfectious Diseasesen_US
dc.subjectSARS-CoVen_US
dc.titleCoronavirus Disease (COVID-19): A primer for emergency physiciansen_US
eihealth.countryUnited Statesen_US
eihealth.categoryClinical characterization and managementen_US
eihealth.typePublished Articleen_US
eihealth.maincategorySave Lives / Salvar Vidasen_US
dc.relation.ispartofjournalAmerican Journal of Emergency Medicineen_US


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