There's a Twitter #
#Covid4MDs which has been the best resource I've seen. Though in my medium sized Kentucky town, we've not had any (yet).
Quick shots:
If not sick, send home. Don't admit for "rule out."
IF alternative diagnosis exists--don't test, don't admit because "could also be." If influenza +, Rhinovirus +, etc--send home, do not pass go, do not collect COVID test.
Typical imaging appearance is bilateral infiltrates. People can deteriorate quickly, and the sickest of them will develop ARDS
No high flow or Bipap. If they get to that point--you're going to have to tube them and High flow/bipap will aerosolize the virus.
Sounds like most aren't requiring ECMO, Vent is doing the job. Oxygenation isn't the issue.
A lot of cases of viral cardiomyopathy which often happens after people seem to be turning the corner.
Most importantly: Be super cautious with your PPE. You can't help or save anyone if you're sick or quarantined.