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Recent publications have brought attention to the possible benefit of chloroquine, a broadly used antimalarial drug, in the treatment of patients infected by the novel emerged coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) (Colson et al., 2020; Gao et al., 2020). The scientific community should
[Artigo] Lopinavir; Ritonavir (All Populations Monograph)
Indications/Dosageexpand all | collapse all Labeled human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection Off-Label, Recommended coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) † human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prophylaxis † severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) infection † † Off-label indication NOTE: HIV guidelines recommend consideration be given to avoiding use of lopinavir;
[Artigo] Oxygen Therapy and Oxygen Delivery Skill (Pediatric)
OVERVIEW - Oxygen Therapy and Oxygen Delivery The administration of oxygen to children requires the selection of an oxygen delivery system that suits the child’s age, size, needs, clinical condition, and therapeutic goals. Oxygen delivery systems are categorized as low-flow (variable
[Artigo] Severe SARS-CoV-2 infections- practical considerations and management strategy for intensivists
On December 31, 2019, China reported cases of respiratory illness in humans appearing frst in Wuhan, Hubei Province, that involved a novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (aka 2019-nCoV). Tis new emergency is a zoonotic disease with unknown animal reservoir and with evidence
[Artigo] Surviving Sepsis Campaign – Guidelines on the Management of Critically Ill Adults with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Abstract - Surviving Sepsis Campaign - Guidelines on the Management of Critically Ill Adults with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) BackgroundThe novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the cause of a rapidly spreading illness, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), affecting
[Artigo] Aumento Capacidade de Atendimento aos Doentes Críticos em Situações de Desastres
Durante uma situação em que a demanda de doentes críticos ultrapassa a nossa capacidade de atendimento constitui-se uma situação de desastre. Nesta situação excepcional definida e reconhecida pelas autoridades de saúde e outros, será necessário ampliar a capacidade de atendimento
[Artigo] Canada and COVID-19: learning from SARS
The 2003 SARS epidemic killed 44 people in Canada, and led to many proposals for reforms. Paul Webster looks at how the SARS outbreak has affected Canada’s COVID-19 response. In an exclusive interview with The Lancet, David Naylor, one of Canada’s
[Artigo] Outbreak Preparedness and Response: The Essentials
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - Outbreak Preparedness and Response: The Essentials In any disaster or other crisis, how you react depends largely on how well prepared you are. Over the years, ECRI has witnessed a number of catastrophic events—such as outbreaks of severe
[Artigo] Planning and provision of ECMO
Planning and provision of ECMO services for severe ARDS during the COVID-19 pandemic and other outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases Who interim guidelines recommend offering extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to eligible patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) related to coronavirus
