TNNMC Journal of Nursing Education and Administration

  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 2

Prevention and management of deadly virus covid-19 pandemic

  • Author:
  • P Umalakshmi
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 33 to 37

Reader, VHS-M.A. Chidambaram College of Nursing, Chennai

Online published on 4 September, 2021.

Abstract

As there is no specific, effective treatment or cure for corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Thus, the comerstone of management of COVID-19 is supportive care, which includes treatment to relieve symptoms, fluid therapy, oxygen support and prone positioning as needed, and medications or devices to support other affected vital organs. Most cases of COVID-19 are mild. In these, supportive care includes medication like paracetamol or NSAIDs to alleviate symptoms (fever, body aches and cough), proper intake of fluids, rest, and breathing exercises. Good personal hygiene and a health diet are also highly recommended. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that people who suspect they are carrying the virus isolate themselves at home and wear a face mask.

Keywords

Treatment, Covid-19, Facemask, Prevention, Management