Abstract
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has quickly become a worldwide threat to health, travel, and commerce. This overview analyzes the best information from the early research, including epidemiologic and demographic features from SARS-CoV-1 and MERS-CoV viruses; lessons learned from the experience of an emergency physician in Northern Italy, where the outbreak has devastated the healthcare system; evidence on transmission and prevention through safe use of PPE; evidence and advice on SARS-CoV-2 testing and co-infection; management options; airway management options; steps for rapid sequence intubation in the ED and managing disaster ventilation; and information on managing pediatric and pregnant patients.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Airway Management
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Betacoronavirus* / genetics
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Betacoronavirus* / pathogenicity
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COVID-19
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Child
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Coronavirus Infections* / diagnosis
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Coronavirus Infections* / epidemiology
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Coronavirus Infections* / therapy
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Coronavirus Infections* / transmission
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Disaster Planning
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Emergency Service, Hospital*
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Female
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Humans
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Hydroxyethylrutoside
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Infection Control / methods
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / prevention & control*
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Intubation / methods
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Italy / epidemiology
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Male
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Personal Protective Equipment*
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Pneumonia, Viral* / diagnosis
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Pneumonia, Viral* / epidemiology
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Pneumonia, Viral* / therapy
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Pneumonia, Viral* / transmission
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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Respiration, Artificial
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SARS-CoV-2