BMS COVID-19

• Contact

• Droplet

• Airborne

How is COVID-19 transmitted?

Airborne

Small particles that remain in the air for long periods of time and can travel far distances

• Aerosol

Droplet

Larger particles that travel short distance and usually infects people in close contact; ex. cough and sneeze

N95 mask

What PPE is worn in airborne precaution rooms?

Aerosol Transmissible Disease

A disease that is transmitted by aerosols (gaseous suspension of fine solid or liquid particles)

• Fever or chills

• Cough

• SOB or difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• N/V

• Diarrhea

• Ab pain

What are the common S/S of COVID-19?

• Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

• Prothrombotic state (prone to clots)

• Neurologic findings (encephalopathy)

• Red nodules on fingers

What are the unique features of COVID-19?

• Trouble breathing

• Persistent pain or pressure in chest

• New confusion

• Inability to stay awake

• Bluish lips or face

What are the indictions for emergency interventions for COVID-19?

2-14 days after exposure

When do S/S of COVID-19 typically appear?

• Asymptomatic

• Minimal SX

• Minor respiratory SX

• Severe SX (acute respiratory distress syndrome)

How does COVID-19 appear in certain individuals?

• Prevention

• Hand washing

• Social distancing

• Isolation, airborne

• Masking/face shields

• Steroids

• Antibody based therapy

• Caution with aerosolizing procedures

What is the precautions to take for COVID-19?

• Rest

• Fluids

• Antipyretics

• Vaccination

What are the treatments for patients that had COVID-19

They do not prevent but only LESSENS severity of infections

What is important to remember about vaccinations?

Long COVID

Persistent symptoms of COVID-19 that lasts for months, can lead to damage of body systems like lungs