The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #206 Airway Management for the Non-Intensivist
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Apr 13, 2020 AI Snips
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Initial Assessment of COVID-19 Patient
- Upon initial evaluation of a suspected COVID-19 patient, rapidly assess key questions and vitals.
- Rule out CHF, focus on a quick physical exam, and gather labs like ABG, BNP, procalcitonin, and a respiratory panel.
Respiratory Panels and COVID-19
- While helpful for other viruses, standard coronavirus tests within respiratory panels do not detect the novel coronavirus.
- Negative results on these tests should not rule out COVID-19 in suspected cases.
Assessing Respiratory Distress
- Assess a patient's breathing and ability to speak to gauge their respiratory distress.
- If they are struggling to complete sentences, consider non-invasive ventilation or intubation.