Coronavirus

[infection]

The line is the 7 day average trend.

 

[Eminence]

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The line is the 7 day average trend.

Fingers crossed it's the real deal, if it is that's in the bad but could've been worse category of results.

 

[FalseFlagg K]

I think the science backs up your assertion. I'm still wearing a mask if I have to be around anyone for any length of time. We have been asked to wear them around the office, which I do (although most do not). And I wear one to the grocery store because way too many people get too close. But I'm taking as much care as possible to ensure that I stay away from people as I'm in a high risk category. And I've decided to quit freaking out about what other people choose to do.

common sense I consult with ppl in a small confined space so I’ll wear a mask when I get right up close with someone but otherwise I don’t feel the need to. If I was high risk I might wear one more often

 

[leftyjace]

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The line is the 7 day average trend.

Can you provide a little more context - is this just the United States?

 

[Avery]

Can you provide a little more context - is this just the United States?

Looks just like US. Getting the Northeast under control has been critical to this number.

 

[infection]

Can you provide a little more context - is this just the United States?

Yes, that's the US.

 

[infection]

An interesting inquiry arose today. I have a patient on a QT-prolonging medication (the same mechanism by which media [and others who had previously never heard of the medication] had classified hydroxychloroquine as dangerous and deadly for) and I was needing them to get an EKG for monitoring if they were going to continue this. However, the facility they are at does not want anyone leaving (because of COVID) unless it’s absolutely necessary. So here we have two scenarios that the collective have assured of being very high in danger. Fearfully so. Deadly, perhaps. What should I do?

 

[Eminence]

An interesting inquiry arose today. I have a patient on a QT-prolonging medication (the same mechanism by which media [and others who had previously never heard of the medication] had classified hydroxychloroquine as dangerous and deadly for) and I was needing them to get an EKG for monitoring if they were going to continue this. However, the facility they are at does not want anyone leaving (because of COVID) unless it’s absolutely necessary. So here we have two scenarios that the collective have assured of being very high in danger. Fearfully so. Deadly, perhaps. What should I do?

Throw 'em in the volcano.

Honestly, hell if I know, best of luck caring for any and all during what I'm sure are extra trying times.

 

[One Brow]

An interesting inquiry arose today. I have a patient on a QT-prolonging medication (the same mechanism by which media [and others who had previously never heard of the medication] had classified hydroxychloroquine as dangerous and deadly for) and I was needing them to get an EKG for monitoring if they were going to continue this. However, the facility they are at does not want anyone leaving (because of COVID) unless it’s absolutely necessary. So here we have two scenarios that the collective have assured of being very high in danger. Fearfully so. Deadly, perhaps. What should I do?

We appreciate you face difficult decisions on a regular basis.

 

[Miggs]

Did @infection really ask Jazzfanz for their medical advise?

 

[infection]

Did @infection really ask Jazzfanz for their medical advise?

No. It’s more a reflection of the absurdity of the politicization of recent issues where daily decisions are thrust into the public spotlight, with many heavy on opinion and light on experience, and that public pressure funnels backwards toward trying to implement new standards of care. I thought this particular juxtaposition of issues was interesting when it was proposed because it represented the ultimate public conflict between two perceived situations of “thou shalt surely die.”

 

[Scat]

An interesting inquiry arose today. I have a patient on a QT-prolonging medication (the same mechanism by which media [and others who had previously never heard of the medication] had classified hydroxychloroquine as dangerous and deadly for) and I was needing them to get an EKG for monitoring if they were going to continue this. However, the facility they are at does not want anyone leaving (because of COVID) unless it’s absolutely necessary. So here we have two scenarios that the collective have assured of being very high in danger. Fearfully so. Deadly, perhaps. What should I do?

If the medication is necessary and an EKG is needed to monitor their health to continue said meds, it is a no brainer. You send them to get the EKG. **** the collective.