Hospital Universitario Donostia – Unidad de Epidemiología Clínica
Hot air at 75ºC for 30 'without deleterious effects on the masks after 20 disinfection cycles
Disinfection with UV light also had no detrimental effect after 10 disinfection cycles.
Disinfection with hot water vapor did not impair the properties of the mask during the first 3 cycles. Subsequently, yes.
Both bleach and alcohol modify the static charge of polypropylene microfibers, causing masks to lose their protective efficacy.
Unidad de Evidencia y Deliberación para la Toma de Decisiones - Universidad de Antioquia
The effectiveness of any isolated non-pharmacological intervention may be limited, while the combined interventions have been shown to be effective and have a high impact in reducing the transmissibility of the disease, the collapse of health care services, and mortality. Seven of nine included studies specifically suggest the early use of combined and strict measures; mainly, quarantine, social distancing, suspension of public transport, early detection of cases and home isolation of minor ...
Unidad de Evidencia y Deliberación para la Toma de Decisiones - Universidad de Antioquia
We included 19 new studies that met eligibility criteria, four systematic reviews, two clinical trials, and 13 observational studies. In total, this rapid synthesis includes 36 studies, two clinical practice guidelines, six systematic reviews, five clinical trials, and 23 observational studies. The available evidence on pharmacological treatments for the control of COVID-19 infection is still limited and of low quality.
Unidad de Evidencia y Deliberación para la Toma de Decisiones - Universidad de Antioquia
The use of high volumes of intravenous fluids can worsen the degree of pulmonary edema, prolong days on the ventilator, stay in the ICU, and mortality in patients with ARDS.
Unidad de Evidencia y Deliberación para la Toma de Decisiones - Universidad de Antioquia
To answer the question: In people with acute respiratory infection COVID-19, what pharmacological treatments can be offered, in addition to standard care, to reduce mortality and complications? A search was carried out that included 19 new studies that met the criteria of eligibility, four systematic reviews, two clinical trials, and 13 observational studies. In total, this rapid synthesis includes 36 studies, two clinical practice guidelines, six systematic reviews, five clinical trials, and ...