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- Stefan Kluge, Uwe Janssens, Christoph D Spinner, Michael Pfeifer, Gernot Marx, Christian Karagiannidis, and Guideline group.
- Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2021 Jan 11; 118 (Forthcoming): 171-7.
BackgroundSince identification of the first cases in December 2019, COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2) has spread across the world, giving rise to a global pandemic.MethodsA literature search was carried out in PubMed, using search terms defined by the authors. Questions important for the management of patients with COVID-19 were identified and discussed, and recommendations or statements on these topics were formulated in a structured consensus process.ResultsDetermination of the indication for the admission of COVID-19 patients to the hospital should involve consideration of age, comorbidities, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation. Every patient admitted without a recent PCR test should be tested immediately. It is recommended that any COVID-19 patient with hypoxemia (SpO2 <90%) despite being given oxygen, dyspnea, or a high respiratory rate be admitted to intensive care. In the case of hypoxemic respiratory insufficiency, an attempt at treatment with high-flow oxygen or non-invasive ventilation is suggested, while patients with severe hypoxemia/high respiratory rate should undergo intubation and invasive ventilation. In the presence of additional risk factors (such as obesity, known thrombophilia, intensive care treatment, or elevated D-dimers), intensified prophylaxis against thromboembolism may be indicated. Treatment with dexamethasone decreases the mortality among patients with severe or critical COVID-19. The important personal protection measures are attention to hygiene and the correct wearing of personal protective equipment.ConclusionThe principal treatment measures are maintenance of adequate oxygenation, pharmacological prevention of thrombosis, and, in severe cases, administration of dexamethasone.
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