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- Title
Ebola - critical care considerations.
- Authors
Molus, Lisa; Bush, Paul
- Abstract
Although the threat of imported cases to the UK and other international countries is low, there remains the distinct possibility that further cases may occur. Consider Ebola virus disease (EVD) as a differential diagnosis in anyone with a positive exposure history and recent fever ≥37.5°C. If deemed at risk, immediate isolation in a ward-level bed and discussion with local infectious disease service is paramount. Diagnostic tests may take up to 8 h to receive a result. EVD has a high mortality but survival outcomes improve with aggressive supportive care with intravenous fluid and electrolyte replacement. Local escalation policies should be pre-agreed and followed. All confirmed EVD cases should be transferred to a specialist High Level Isolation Facility for further management.
- Subjects
AFRICA; PREVENTION of communicable diseases; CRITICAL care medicine; DECONTAMINATION (From gases, chemicals, etc.); ISOLATION (Hospital care); EBOLA virus disease; PROTECTIVE clothing; DISEASE management; MEDICAL equipment contamination; SYMPTOMS; PROGNOSIS; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Update in Anaesthesia, 2016, Vol 31, p48
- ISSN
1353-4882
- Publication type
Article