Covid-19 Treatment Guidelines: Infectious Disease Society of America
Summary of COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Infectious Diseases Society of America (ISDA) Guidelines on the Treatment and Management of Patients with COVID-19 in my words Published by IDSA , 4/11/2020 The following is my take on the treatment recommendations put out by the experts at the Infectious Diseases Society of America. The original article can be accessed here. Most people who become infected, suffer a mild illness consisting of sore throat, cough and fever. In some cases, the virus infects the lungs causing shortness of breath and pneumonia. For those who are advised hospitalization, the treatments may include intravenous fluids and control of the fever. In more severe cases, breathing support may be needed in the form of a ventilator. Since there is no established treatment for this novel virus, many treatments are being tested. The treatments (clinical trials) are available at most of the major hospitals and institutions. The experts at the ISDA have th...