Respiratory Infections

Its not only shortage of ventilators, but of the sedatives, anesthetics and paralytic agents for patients on ventilators that reveal inadequacies in supply chain.

Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have helped slow the spread of COVID-19, but they have also had a drastic impact on the world’s economy. A new study finds there might be a middle ground.

A worldwide tool can track exposure and outcomes for health care workers who perform intubations on suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients.

Paul Blair, MD, MHS, MSPH, discusses the changes to everyday life as an ID specialist brought on by COVID-19.

The international shortages of PPE have been plaguing health care workers and hospitals.

This is the first diagnostic for SARS-CoV-2 infection which uses a saliva-based collection method to be granted authorization by the FDA.

Gain more insight on clinical trials evaluating investigational agents for COVID-19.

Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus updates from April 14th.

While positive results from diagnostics can be very helpful, negative COVID-19 test results may lead to a false sense of security.

It’s too soon to know whether the novel coronavirus will be seasonal, but a study of 4 other human coronaviruses finds all 4 peak in the winter and early spring.

Free CME webinar offers a diverse look at what it’s like on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Among 4 babies born with coronavirus in Wuhan, China, 1 had no noticeable symptoms.

Ramy Elshaboury, PharmD, BCPS, AQ ID, discusses the process of putting COVID-19 guidance in place using currently available literature and data.

This authorization could replenish the supply of 4 million N95 masks per day.

China may have been the early epicenter of COVID-19, but a new study finds Brazil’s outbreak is largely tied to travel from Italy.

This is the COVID-19 update for Monday, April 13, 2020.

Thomas Dilworth, PharmD, shares tips and resources that can help busy clinicians stay engaged and up to date during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new analysis of COVID-19 pneumonia deaths shows ICU space was insufficient, and comorbidities were a major factor.

Investigators performed avian influenza surveillance in wild bird gatherings across China between 2017 through 2019, isolating and exploring the biological characteristics of 2 different H16N3 subtype influenza viruses.

Although controlled trial results of remdesivir for COVID-19 won't be available for several weeks, early experience with compassionate use is detailed in a new NEJM report.

Loss of smell or taste has been reported to occur with COVID-19 in absence of other symptoms, heightening risk of exposure for unknowing contacts.

Emergency room doctors in Wuhan tracked their own recoveries from coronavirus using a phone app to aid researchers.

Matthew Davis, PharmD, provides an overview on the agent remdesivir.

Organizational leaders can support their health care workers fighting COVID-19 in small ways. Start by asking “what do you need?”

Check out the latest coronavirus updates from Friday, April 10th.

The emergency use authorization will support the decontamination of 750,000 N95 respirators per day in the United States

The majority of critically ill patients admitted to the ICU in Lombardy, Italy with COVID-19 were older men and required mechanical ventilation.

Medical sleuths identify potential of baricitinib for COVID-19 by using artificial intelligence to sift through available agents that act on receptors of interest.

Thomas Dilworth, PharmD, provides a recap of ACEIs, ARBs, and NSAIDs in patients with COVID-19.

The system can be used among adult patients with COVID-19 who have been admitted to the ICU and are currently experiencing or will experience respiratory failure.