Clinical Management of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection When Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Infection is Suspected: Interim Guidance | NLM

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Clinical Management of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection When Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Infection is Suspected: Interim Guidance

01/12/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 1/12/2020. This 10-page document is intended for clinicians taking care of hospitalized adult and pediatric patients with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected. It is not meant to replace clinical judgment or specialist consultation, but rather to strengthen clinical management of these patients and provide to up-to-date guidance. Best practices for SARI, including infection prevention and control (IPC) and optimized supportive care for severely ill patients, are essential. (PDF)