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  1. Treatment of Covid 19 - Healthcare

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COVID-19 Treatment and Precautions

Current Treatment

COVID-19 currently lacks specific recommended treatment. Key points include:

  • Supportive Care: Treatment focuses on supportive care and symptom management.
  • Medication Studies: Research is ongoing to explore the effectiveness of medications against COVID-19.

Precautions

For suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases, precautionary measures are vital:

  • Isolation: Suspected patients should be placed in Contact and Airborne Precautions rooms.
  • Protective Measures: Individuals entering such rooms must adhere to Standard, Contact, and Airborne Precautions.

Management of Severe Cases

In severe cases, more intensive treatment may be necessary:

  • Intensive Care Units (ICUs): More serious cases are managed in ICUs.
  • Respiratory Support: Non-invasive respiratory support methods, such as CPAP masks, or ventilation via respirators, may be employed.

We will continue to update this information as more insights into treatments for COVID-19 become available.