Renoj Varughese
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View article: Limiting Albuterol Use by EMS at the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Analysis of Rapid Deimplementation
Limiting Albuterol Use by EMS at the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Analysis of Rapid Deimplementation Open
Introduction: Deimplementation is the process through which an existing practice, procedure, or protocol is discontinued. Past deimplementation efforts in emergency medical services (EMS), such as reduction of liberal oxygen administration…
View article: Impact of nebulization versus metered-dose inhaler utilization on viral particle dispersion in patients with COVID-19
Impact of nebulization versus metered-dose inhaler utilization on viral particle dispersion in patients with COVID-19 Open
Background Conflicting guidance exists regarding the characterization of nebulization as an aerosol-generating procedure and subsequent risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to healthcare workers. Aim/Objective This study sought to address wh…
View article: Efficacy of Inhaled Ciclesonide for Outpatient Treatment of Adolescents and Adults With Symptomatic COVID-19
Efficacy of Inhaled Ciclesonide for Outpatient Treatment of Adolescents and Adults With Symptomatic COVID-19 Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04377711.
View article: A randomized controlled trial of inhaled ciclesonide for outpatient treatment of symptomatic COVID-19 infections
A randomized controlled trial of inhaled ciclesonide for outpatient treatment of symptomatic COVID-19 infections Open
Importance Systemic corticosteroids are commonly used in the treatment of severe COVID-19. However, their role in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate disease is less clear. The inhaled corticosteroid ciclesonide has shown early…
View article: Symptom Criteria for COVID‐19 Testing of Heath Care Workers
Symptom Criteria for COVID‐19 Testing of Heath Care Workers Open
Background Symptom criteria for COVID‐19 testing of heath care workers (HCWs) limitations on testing availability have been challenging during the COVID‐19 pandemic. An evidence‐based symptom criteria for identifying HCWs for testing, base…