Ideally use the above links
Covid-19 antibiotic regime no different – unless confirmed or not responding then add: Flucloxacillin 2g IV QDS or Linezolid 60mg IV/PO BD
try the Emergency Drug Cupboard
British Society of Thoracic Imaging (BSTI) have released a free learning resource containing CXR and CT of confirmed Covid-19 cases, will short history including time image was taken from onset of symptoms.
From the China experience CXR/CT doesn’t seem to be a rule out strategy in ED at the moment – However, its a useful resource to help recognition of Covid-19 CXR’s
2 video links to PHE how to Don and Doff your PPE
CAP is far less common than URTI’s, however, it needs to be considered within your differentials. Depending on severity there is a guide to investigation and treatment.
Sepsis – Keeping the patient informed
A patient information leaflet about sepsis is now available by searching for Sepsis here: Patient Information Leaflet
This can be given to patients and their families when we think they are septic to help keep them informed of what is happening and what to expect.
Please see the updated SOP for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Make sure you are familiar with this protocol and for anymore information please contact the Infection Control Team.
Approx. 50% of over 65’s and most of those with catheters have asymptomatic bacteriuria. The patient will not benefit from treatment and often gives us premature closure (i.e. we blame a fictitious UTI for the patients symptoms and stop thinking). Read more
Registered Medical Practitioners in England and Wales have a statutory duty to notify Public Health about the following diseases. To facilitate rapid treatment and control of outbreaks. (Links to Wikipedia for illustrative purposes) Read more
