December 1,2020: This post was based on the best available evidence at the beginning of the pandemic (March-April 2020). The information contained is still very relevant, but there is also now an updated/companion review specifically looking at the transmission of COVID-19 (and concluding aerosols play a very important role in […]
COVID
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I will preface this COVID research roundup edition with the warning that we are making many decisions based on very weak science. I generally don’t include that many really weak studies in these write-ups, unless they are really entertaining. However, when searching for scientific answers to my questions about COVID, […]
Last week, I discussed chloroquine (and hydroxychloroquine) for COVID, and the complete lack of convincing evidence. There are various other treatments that have been proposed, but none of them have strong evidence. However, seeing as COVID is a virus, I guess we should take some time to look at antiviral […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a tidal wave of new information, research, and guidance. On one hand, I think this is a remarkable example of our ability as a medical community to respond to a crisis and the value of social media channels for the rapid dissemination of information. […]
The treatment of viral pneumonia is supportive care. The arrival of COVID-19 has not changed that basic principle. Due to the scope of the crisis, there is massive interest in finding other possible treatments. I will review the evidence for those various treatments, starting today with chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, but […]
All anyone is talking about these days is COVID-19. There are already some amazing FOAMed resources out there, such as Josh Farkas’ Internet Book of Critical Care, or the epic post by Salim Resaie on REBELEM. I am not going to reproduce any of that. I just wanted to share […]
Everyone is scrambling to put together their own “protected code blue” or COVID airway plans. We are creating these with limited evidence and lots of strong opinion. One of the incredible benefits of FOAM is the ability to rapidly share information and collaborate. Below is a modified version of the […]
I have spent a lot of time talking about airway on this blog. Most of the core knowledge is encompassed in the 5 part airway series that starts here. Even in the era of COVID, this basic airway teaching is still essential. We still need to be masters. However, there […]