Response to a massive SARS-CoV-2 infection in a nursing home transformed into a caring center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The best policy to follow when nursing homes are massively hit by SARS-CoV2 is unclear.

Aim

To describe COVID-19 containment in a nursing home transformed into a caring center.

Methods

Physicians and nurses were recruited. The facility was reorganized and connected with the laboratory of the reference hospital. Ultrasound was used to diagnose pneumonia. Patients needing intensive care were transferred to the reference hospital. Hydroxychloroquine/azithromycin/enoxaparin were used initially, while amiodarone/enoxaparin were used at a later phase. Under both regimens, methylprednisolone was added for severe cases. Prophylaxis was done with hydroxychloroquine initially and then with amiodarone.

Period covered

March 22-July 31, 2020.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Agostinis P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7840424 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature