COVID-19 Flashcards
1
Q
What is COVID-19
A
potentially severe acute respiratory infection caused by SARS-CoV2
2
Q
What may someone with covid-19 present with
A
fever
cough
dyspnoea
altered sense of smell/taste
3
Q
What investigations are required
A
RT-PCR
Rapid antigen test
4
Q
How is COVID-19 managed
A
Isolation
symptom management
if hospitalised with hypoxia and require supplemental oxygenation -
Dexamethasone and Remdesivir should be administered providing no contraindication exists
