COVID-19 Flashcards

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Covid 19 presentation ranges from what to what?

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Mild common cold-like illness to severe viral pneumonia leading to ARDS

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What are characteristic symptoms of covid-19?

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Fever
Cough
SoB
Altered sense of taste/smell

Some patients may be asymptomatic

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What is the cough of covid-19 normally like?

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Usually dry

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What are strong risk factors for developing covid-19?

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Residence in/travel to location reporting community transmission
Close contact with confirmed case
Old age
Residence in a long-term care facility
Male sex
BAME (black, Asian and ethnic minority)
Presence of co-morbidities (HTN, CV disease, DM, obesity, CKD, malignancy)

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What are the BAME group at increased risk of?

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Higher risk of infection and worse outcomes

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What conditions predispose to a more severe illness with covid-19?

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CV disease
HTN
DM
Chronic respiratory disease
CKD
Malignancy
Sickle cell disease
Solid organ transplant
Smoking
Chronic liver disease
Pregnancy
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What kind of viruses are coronaviruses?

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Enveloped RNA viruses

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What kind of animals do coronaviruses tend to circulate amongst?

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Birds and mammals

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How many subtypes of coronavirus have been discovered?

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2 (L and S)

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How is covid-19 spread?

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Direct, indirect or close contact with infected people through infected secretions, e.g. saliva or respiratory droplets which are expelled during coughing/sneezing etc.

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What is R0?

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The reproductive number = the number of people who acquire the infection from an infected person

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From what group of people is the virus mostly spread?

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Symptomatic people

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What is the incubation period of covid-19?

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1 to 14 days (usually 5-6 days)

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How is it thought that covid-19 acts in the body?

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Binds to angiotensin converting enzyme 2 receptor and downregulates ACE2 leading to toxic overaccumulation of angiotensin-2

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What is the WHO categories of covid-19?

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Mild - symptomatic without evidence of hypoxia/pneumonia

Moderate - clinical signs of pneumonia but no severe pneumonia, SpO2 90+%

Severe - clinical signs of pneumonia + 1 of: RR>30, severe resp distress, SpO2 <90% on room air

Critical - ARDS, sepsis, septic shock, other complications (PE, coronary syndrome, acute stroke, delirium)

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What is the national institute of health’s clinical classification of covid-19?

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Asymptomatic/presymptomatic - positive test, no symptoms

Mild - signs and symptoms, but no SoB, dyspnoea, or abnormal imaging

Moderate - evidence of lower resp disease by clinical assessment + SpO2 >93% on air

Severe - RR >30, SpO2<=93% on air, lung infiltrates >50%

Critical - resp failure, septic shock and/or multiple organ dsyfunction

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Who should you suspect a diagnosis of covid-19 in?

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Those with an acute resp illness (fever + 1 of resp symptoms e.g. cough, SoB) + hx travel to/residence in location reporting community transmission of covid in the last 14 days or been in contact with confirmed/probable case in last 14 days

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Which groups of patients are more likely to present with covid-19 atypically?

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Elderly/immunocompromised

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What bacteria most commonly cause co-infections in covid-19 patients?

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
H. influenzae
Klebsiella pneumoniae

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What signs may those in respiratory distress exhibit?

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Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
Cyanosis
Hypoxia
Low O2 sats
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What initial lab investigations should be done in suspected covid-19?

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ABG
FBC
Metabolic panel
BG
Coagulation screen 
Inflammatory markers (e.g. CRP, ESR...)
Cardiac biomarkers
Serum CK
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What other investigations might you do for those with severe/critical covid-19?

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Blood/sputum specimens

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What test is required to confirm the diagnosis of covid-19?

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Molecular testing (NAAT (e.g. real time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction for SARS-CoV-2)
Do on upper resp specimens (e.g. nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal swab or wash) or lower resp specimens (e.g. BAL) in those with severe resp disease
Consider collecting additional clinical specimens, e.g. blood stool or urine

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In the UK who should be tested for covid-19?

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Those with symptoms of a new continuous cough, high temperate or altered sense of taste/smell

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What is found in most CXRs of covid-19 patients?
Bilateral infiltrates
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What are differentials for covid-19?
``` CAP Influenza Common cold Other viral/bacterial resp infections Aspiration pneumonia PJP ```
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What investigations should be done in someone with suspected covid-19?
``` Pulse oximetry ABG FBC Comprehensive metabolic panel BG Coagulation screen Inflammatory markers - - CR, ESR, lactate dehydrogenase, IL-6, ferritin, amyloid A Serum CK Blood + sputum cultures Real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction CXR ```
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Who is considered a contact?
Anyone who has experienced either of the following during 2 days before and 14 days after onset of symptoms of a confirmed/probably case - - Face to face contact within 1m for >15m - Direct physical contact - Direct care
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What things should be done in covid-19 management?
Isolation Infection prevention and control Symptom management Supportive care
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Where is mild/moderate covid-19 managed?
Can be managed at home, community facility or healthcare facility
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Where should severe covid-19 be managed?
Hospital
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Where should critical covid-19 be managed?
ITU/critical care
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What things are advised for symptom management in covid-19?
Fever/pain - paracetamol/ibruprofen Cough - avoid lying on back Olfactory dysfunction - treat after 2 weeks if persists Advise patients re nutrition and rehydration
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What should be given to patients with covid-19 and suspected bacterial co-infection?
Empirical antibiotics
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Define severe covid-19 in children
Clinical signs of pneumonia + 1 of: - Central cyanosis or SpO2 <90% - Severe resp distress - General danger sign - Inability to breastfeed or drink, lethargy, unconsciousness or convulsions
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What can be given to patients with moderate-severe breathlessness causing distress?
Oxygen | Opioid and benzo combination
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What covid-19 patients should be given VTE prophylaxis?
Acutely ill hospitalised adults and adolescents with covid-19
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What drug should you consider giving to a covid-19 patient in hospital who requires oxygen/ventilation?
Low dose dexamethasone
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What experimental therapies may be used in the treatment of covid-19 infection?
Remdesivir Hydroxychloroquine Lopinavir/ritonavir Plasma therapy THESE SHOULD ONLY BE ADMINISTERED IN THE CONTEXT OF A CLINICAL TRIAL
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How should those with mild acute respiratory distress be managed?
Non-invasive ventilation (e.g. CPAP or BiPAP) or high flow nasal oxygen Consider endotracheal intubation + mechanical ventilation in patients with acutely deteriorating patients despite the above measure
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What might you trial in patients with severe ARDS and hypoxaemia despite optimising ventilation?
Inhaled pulmonary vasodilator
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What VTE prophylaxis is recommended first line?
LMWH
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What complications are associated with covid-19?
``` VTE CV complications (e.g. myocarditis, heart failure, arrhythmias) AKI Acute liver injury Neurological complications Cytokine release syndrome Acute respiratory failure Septic shock ```
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What is the global case fatality rate?
4.4%