Difference between revisions of "COVID-19"
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'''COVID-19''', also known as the novel coronavirus, was discovered in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has been a goddamn pain-in-the-ass ever since. | '''COVID-19''', also known as the novel coronavirus, was discovered in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has been a goddamn pain-in-the-ass ever since. | ||
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− | + | Symptoms can range from no to yes. The most common include fever, nonproductive [[Cough|cough]], [[Dyspnea|shortness of breath]]. In very rare instances, it can present as a scrotal abscess. | |
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− | + | Don't be fooled: though the documented [[Respiratory Rate|respiratory rate]] reads as 16, it is most likely 17. Objective fever supports subjective fevers and hypoxemia supports a patient's complaint of "I'm feeling hypoxemic." [[Chest X-Ray|Chest X-ray]] is an important diagnostic tool. If [[Radiology's Circle of Tests|Radiology]] recommends [[Clinical Correlation|clinical correlation]], please defriend them. | |
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− | + | #Upper GI bleed | |
+ | #Lower GI bleed | ||
+ | #Diabetic foot ulcer | ||
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− | + | Treatment is largely supportive as there are no known treatments for COVID-19. Other interventions such as prayer, screaming "WHY GOD WHY?!" and remdesivir are currently going. | |
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[[Category:Infectious Disease]] | [[Category:Infectious Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Pulmonology]] | [[Category:Pulmonology]] |
Revision as of 09:52, 20 March 2020
COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, was discovered in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and has been a goddamn pain-in-the-ass ever since.
Symptoms
Symptoms can range from no to yes. The most common include fever, nonproductive cough, shortness of breath. In very rare instances, it can present as a scrotal abscess.
Signs
Don't be fooled: though the documented respiratory rate reads as 16, it is most likely 17. Objective fever supports subjective fevers and hypoxemia supports a patient's complaint of "I'm feeling hypoxemic." Chest X-ray is an important diagnostic tool. If Radiology recommends clinical correlation, please defriend them.
Differential Diagnosis
- Upper GI bleed
- Lower GI bleed
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Treatments
Treatment is largely supportive as there are no known treatments for COVID-19. Other interventions such as prayer, screaming "WHY GOD WHY?!" and remdesivir are currently going.