COVID-19 Flashcards
The principal risk factor for severe illness from
COVID-19 (marked by need for hospitalization, intensive care, and mechanical ventilation).
Age
MILD COVID -19
No pneumonia or desaturation
Acute onset of fever and cough or any three (3) or more of the following:
Fever
Cough
Coryza
Sore throat
Diarrhea
Anorexia/nausea/vomiting
Loss of sense of smell or taste
General weakness/body malaise/fatigue
Headache
Myalgia
MODERATE COVID-19
a. With pneumonia* BUT no difficulty of breathing or shortness of breath, RR < 30 breaths/min, oxygen saturation# >/= 94% at room air
OR
b. Without pneumonia but with risk factors for progression: elderly (60 years old and above) and/or with comorbidities
SEVERE COVID-19
With pneumonia* and ANY one of the following:
-Signs of respiratory distress
-Oxygen saturation# < 94% at room air
-Respiratory rate of ≥30 breaths/minute
-Requiring oxygen supplementation
CRITICAL COVID-19
With pneumonia* and ANY one of the following:
-Impending respiratory failure requiring high flow oxygen, non-invasive or invasive ventilation
-Acute respiratory distress syndrome
-Sepsis or shock
-Deteriorating sensorium
-Multi-organ failure
-Thrombosis
Among adults and children suspected to have COVID-19 who are symptomatic, we suggest the use of RAT for the diagnosis of COVID-19 as an alternative to RT-PCR. (Very low certainty of evidence, Weak recommendation)
Among adults and children exposed to COVID-19 who are asymptomatic, we suggest against the use of RAT for the diagnosis of COVID-19. (Very low certainty of evidence, Weak recommendation)
