Living Recommendations for COVID 19 Management

Question 1

COVID 19 infection w/ O2 sat <94% and/or requiring O2 supplementation but are NOT on high flow oxygen or mech ventilation

Answer 1

Remdesivir

adenosine nucleoside triphosphate analog – interferes action of viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase

Question 2

Addition to systemic steroids in patients w/ COVID 19 infection requiring O2 supplementation and w/ elevated biomarkers

Answer 2

Tocilizumab

IL-6 receptor inhibitor

Question 3

Recommended in patients w/ COVID 19 infection who require supplemental O2

Answer 3

Dexamethasone