Correctly Dispense Injectable COVID-19 Meds

May 2020

You may get orders for remdesivir, sarilumab, or tocilizumab to treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Supportive care, such as oxygen, IV fluids, and breathing treatments (albuterol, etc), is still the mainstay of treatment.

But be prepared to safely dispense additional meds if needed.

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Table of Contents

Practice Help Reduce Exposure When Patients Are in Isolation
Infectious Diseases Expect Limited Use of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
Mental Health Watch for Signs of Distress Related to COVID-19
Med Safety Help Troubleshoot Bar-Code Scanning Snags
Infectious Diseases Correctly Dispense Injectable COVID-19 Meds
Practice Optimize Telecommunication With Patients
Infectious Diseases Dispel Misinformation About Meds and Supplements for COVID-19
Insomnia Prevent Common Mix-Ups With Sleep Meds
Practice Enhance Patient Care During COVID-19 and Beyond