Evidence Summaries

DynaMed  topic update –  COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

COVID-19 and Special Populations

COVID-19 and cancer patients

COVID-19 and pregnant patients

COVID-19 and Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

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BMJ Best Practice Corona virus dosease (COVID-19)  –  update on COVID-19 pandemic  password free access available on the intranet

UpToDate – Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)  (UpToDate expanded access to all Clinicians on the following)

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome:

Acute respiratory distress syndrome: Clinical features, diagnosis, and complications in adults

Acute respiratory distress syndrome: Supportive care and oxygenation in adults

Acute respiratory distress syndrome: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, and etiology in adults

Ventilation:

Ventilator management strategies for adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Prone ventilation for adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Coronavirus:

Evidence Aid – Coronavirus (COVID-19): Evidence Collection

UNCOVER (Usher Network for COVid-19 Evidence Reviews

Evidence searches

The librarians can undertake COVID-19 evidence / literature searches for Trust staff. Complete the online form or send us an email to let us know the details.  Request a search

COVID-19 Staff Publications

Information for Patients & Carers

Health Information for Patients

BBC Health News

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When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
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