16 December Flashcards
1
Q
What does HOS stand for?
A
High-output stoma
2
Q
What is epididymo-orchitis?
A
Inflammation of the tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm.
3
Q
What does ARDS stand for?
A
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
4
Q
What is a tracheostomy?
A
A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to cut an opening into the trachea (windpipe) so that a tube can be inserted into the opening to assist breathing.
5
Q
What is the general approach to COVID-19 management?
A
If a patient requires oxygen, or has drug-drug interactions with Paxlovid, they will receive Remdesivir. Otherwise, they will receive Paxlovid
