COVID-19: Example hospital protocols: Difference between revisions

 
(5 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 3: Line 3:
This page is for sharing hospital protocols from various institutions. Please add from your institution.
This page is for sharing hospital protocols from various institutions. Please add from your institution.


==Labs/Imaging==
==Example Hospital Protocols on WikEM==
* COVID-19 PCR
*[[Harbor:Infectious_Disease_Threats#Coronavirus_.28COVID-19.29|Harbor-UCLA Medical Center]]
* Viral panel for alternative diagnosis
*[[OVMC:ED#COVID-19|Olive View-UCLA Medical Center]]
** Co-infection with COVID-19 possible
*[[WLAVA:COVID19_ED_Operational_Updates|West LA VA]]
* CBC
 
* Chem
==Shared Protocols==
* LFT
*ASPR TRACIE COVID-19 Hospital Triage/Screening Resources <ref>https://asprtracie.hhs.gov/technical-resources/119/covid-19-hospital-triage-screening-resources/99</ref>
* Sepsis specific labs
*Brigham & Women's Hospital Protocols- <ref>COVID-19 Protocols. Brigham and Women’s Hospital COVID-19 Clinical Guidelines. https://covidprotocols.org/protocols/02-ed-inpatient-floor-management-triage-transfers. Published 2020. Accessed April 8, 2020.</ref>
** Blood & urine C&S
*Massachusets General Hospital protocols- <ref>Massachusetts General Hospital COVID-19 Treatment Guide Version 1.36 04/05/2020. https://www.massgeneral.org/assets/MGH/pdf/news/coronavirus/mass-general-COVID-19-treatment-guidance.pdf. Published 2020. Accessed April 8, 2020.</ref>
** Procalcitonin
*Department of Defense Practice Managment - <ref>https://www.health.mil/Reference-Center/Technical-Documents/2020/03/24/DoD-COVID-19-Practice-Management-Guide</ref>
** Lactate
* Bedside checklist: [[:File:Harbor COVID checklist v3-21-20.pdf]]
* Cardiac markers
*Harbor DEM COVID airway management guide [[:File:Harbor COVID Airway Management v3-16-20.pdf]]
* D-dimer
*Proper donning and doffing with reusable goggles and stethoscope [[:File:Procedure for Reuse of Faceshields and Goggles 3-19-2020.pdf]]
* Coagulation panel
*Summary of Harbor consensus guidelines for COVID ARDS management [[File:Clinical Cheat sheet.pdf|thumb]]
* COVID specific panel:
*SBC Admission Criteria for Patients to NOS Alternative Care Site [[File:Admission Criteria for Patients to NOS Alternative Care Site V3.pdf|thumb]]
** Ferritin
*SBC Treatment Guidelines for Patients at San Bernardino Alternate Care Site [[File:NOS ACS Patient Care Guidelines V3.pdf|thumb|Treatment Guidelines for Patients at San Bernardino Alternate Care Site]]
** LDH
** CRP
** IL-6
* CXR
* POCUS
* CT not recommended for routine evaluation


==Intubation==
==Intubation==
Line 100: Line 94:
*** Have pre-designated route to minimize exposure to staff and ED environment
*** Have pre-designated route to minimize exposure to staff and ED environment
*** Receiving team should be transporting patient
*** Receiving team should be transporting patient
==CPR==
[[File:Resuscitation tent.jpg|thumb|Outdoor resuscitation tent]]
* Use auto CPR device if available
* Cover face with plastic or bed sheet to minimize aerosolization
* Minimal personnel
** RT
** 2 providers to switch if manual CPR
*** If physician needed for RSI then physician/nurse
*** Otherwise nurse/nurse
* Preselected resuscitative meds in bag
* Consider terminating code if no response after pre-planned number of rounds
* Consider establishing an area for incoming codes from EMS
** Decontamination room if available
** Outdoor tent with proper resuscitative equipment
==Asthma==
[[File:CPAP with filter and T-extender.jpg|thumb|CPAP mask with bio-filter and T-extender]]
* Minimize aerosolization
* Supplemental O2 as needed
* Beta agonist
** Albuterol HFA with spacer mask/chamber
** If needed, nebulized via modified CPAP mask with bio-filter
*** Administer through inline T-extensor
*** Provider in PPE for aerosolization precautions
*** Should be done in negative pressure environment
*** HEPA filter as close to patient as possible
* Steroid may be given as per usual protocol
** Prednisone 60 mg PO
** Dexamethasone 10 mg or methylprednisolone 60 mg IM/IV
* Adjunctive therapy for severe symptoms
** Magnesium 2 gm IV
** Epinephrine 0.3 mg SQ/IM q20min
** Terbutaline 0.25 mg SQ q20min
** Ketamine 0.5 mg/kg IV and/or 0.1 mg/kg/hr titrated to effect
* Prepare for RSI per COVID-19 protocol if worsening
==Disposition==
==Shared Protocols==
*ASPR TRACIE COVID-19 Hospital Triage/Screening Resources <ref>https://asprtracie.hhs.gov/technical-resources/119/covid-19-hospital-triage-screening-resources/99</ref>
*Brigham & Women's Hospital Protocols- <ref>COVID-19 Protocols. Brigham and Women’s Hospital COVID-19 Clinical Guidelines. https://covidprotocols.org/protocols/02-ed-inpatient-floor-management-triage-transfers. Published 2020. Accessed April 8, 2020.</ref>
*Massachusets General Hospital protocols- <ref>Massachusetts General Hospital COVID-19 Treatment Guide Version 1.36 04/05/2020. https://www.massgeneral.org/assets/MGH/pdf/news/coronavirus/mass-general-COVID-19-treatment-guidance.pdf. Published 2020. Accessed April 8, 2020.</ref>
*Department of Defense Practice Managment - <ref>https://www.health.mil/Reference-Center/Technical-Documents/2020/03/24/DoD-COVID-19-Practice-Management-Guide</ref>
* Bedside checklist: [[:File:Harbor COVID checklist v3-21-20.pdf]]
*Harbor DEM COVID airway management guide [[:File:Harbor COVID Airway Management v3-16-20.pdf]]
*Proper donning and doffing with reusable goggles and stethoscope [[:File:Procedure for Reuse of Faceshields and Goggles 3-19-2020.pdf]]
*Summary of Harbor consensus guidelines for COVID ARDS management [[File:Clinical Cheat sheet.pdf|thumb]]
*SBC Admission Criteria for Patients to NOS Alternative Care Site [[File:Admission Criteria for Patients to NOS Alternative Care Site V3.pdf|thumb]]
*SBC Treatment Guidelines for Patients at San Bernardino Alternate Care Site [[File:NOS ACS Patient Care Guidelines V3.pdf|thumb|Treatment Guidelines for Patients at San Bernardino Alternate Care Site]]
==Example Hospital Protocols on WikEM==
*[[Harbor:Infectious_Disease_Threats#Coronavirus_.28COVID-19.29|Harbor-UCLA Medical Center]]
*[[OVMC:ED#COVID-19|Olive View-UCLA Medical Center]]
*[[WLAVA:COVID19_ED_Operational_Updates|West LA VA]]


==See Also==
==See Also==
Line 161: Line 100:
==References==
==References==


[[Category:COVID-19]]
[[Category:ID]]

Latest revision as of 18:31, 7 February 2024

All protocols are hospital dependent, please check with your hospital administration for existing protocols

Background

This page is for sharing hospital protocols from various institutions. Please add from your institution.

Example Hospital Protocols on WikEM

Shared Protocols

Intubation

  • Pre-oxygenation
    • NC @ 6 L/min
    • HFNC controversial
      • Consider facemask or other facial covering to prevent aerosolization
    • CPAP mask modified with bio-filter
CPAP mask with viral filter
  • Personnel in room
    • Intubating physician (most experienced)
      • Physician administers meds
      • Nurse may enter room once circuit is closed to minimize exposure
    • Respiratory therapist
  • Personnel outside
    • Nurse to enter room once circuit closed
    • Personnel to record/obtain unanticipated supplies
    • Personnel to enter electronic orders if needed
  • PPE
    • CAPR/PAPR preferred
    • Otherwise
      • N95 with surgical mask cover recommended
      • Eye goggles with side shielding
      • Hair cover
    • Body suit preferred, otherwise surgical gown
    • Double gloves recommended
    • Doffing
      • All doffing in anteroom preferred
      • All PPE except facial covering doffed inside room
      • CAPR/PAPR/mask should be doffed immediately outside
      • Assign personnel to guide doffing process
  • Equipment
    • Video laryngoscopy (only bring into room what’s required)
      • Direct laryngoscopy NOT recommended
    • ETT tube with backup unopened from packet
    • CPAP mask or BVM with bio-filter
    • Bougie (unopened from packet)
    • RSI meds pre-drawn (sedation should be pre-ordered)
    • Have other equipment ready for central & arterial lines outside
  • Nursing
    • Set up monitor outside door with extension tubings
    • Minimize need for mult room entry
  • Technique
Demonstration of an intubation box
    • RSI by most experienced personnel
    • Meds:
      • Paralytic: succinylcholine/rocuronium
      • Induction: etomidate/ketamine
    • Video laryngoscope
      • Direct laryngoscopy NOT recommended
    • Minimize suction
    • Confirm placement with EtCO2 or calorimetric device
      • Auscultating for BS not recommended
    • Maintain bio-filter inline with ETT at all times
  • Ventilation
    • Set up pre-intubation
    • Lung protective ventilation
      • Use ARDSnet
      • Vt: 8 ml/kg initially - use predicted body weight
      • Target 6 ml/kg
      • Goal PaO2 55-80 mm Hg, or SpO2 ≥ 88%
      • Plateau pressure ≤ 30 cm H2O
      • PEEP: start at 10; be ready to increase
      • Use PEEP table to adjust FiO2/PEEP
    • Sedation: fentanyl/propofol or ketamine/propofol
    • Albuterol: if needed, administer via inline adapter
  • HEPA filter as close to patient as possible
  • Consider establishing an area for incoming crash intubation from EMS
    • It may be more efficient to bring patient to ED room for RSI
      • Cover patient's face with mask and/or sheet to minimize aerosolization
      • Consider apneic oxygenation during transport to room
      • Have pre-designated route to minimize exposure to staff and ED environment
      • Receiving team should be transporting patient

See Also

References