Steroid Treatment in Hematologic Patients with COVID-19: Experience of 2 cases

On March 2020, Hasharon hospital reopened as the first and solely COVID-19 hospital in Israel. For six weeks 52 positive COVID-19 patients were admitted to our ward, Corona B ward. According to previous publications, patients with coexisting hematological condition were more vulnerable to COVID-19 complications. In particular, corticosteroids treatment was reported to reduce the cytokine storm complication of COVID-19. Yet, the literature regarding corticosteroids treatment was controversial at that time. We present two positive COVID-19 hemato-oncologic patients with successful treatment with corticosteroids: a patient with active Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and a patient with Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL). Epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, imaging and treatment course are discussed along with the relevant literature.&nbsp;</p

In hospital physiotherapy treatment for Covid-19 patients – Management and clinical practice

World Health Organization has declared corona virus disease (COVID 19) a global pandemic and public health emergency, following the outbreak in&nbsp; Wuhan, China in December 2019. Fever, dry cough and fatigue are the main manifestations, but the main concern is cases that deteriorated to severe pneumonia and ARDS. The outbreak of COVID- 19 in Israel, in March 2020 caused major changes in the routine work in hospitals. Hasharon hospital, a small community hospital in Petah Tikvah was converted to corona patients admissions only. In accordance with this new reality the physiotherapy service prepared itself to provide treatments tailored to the clinical needs of the Covid 19 patients and the quarantine conditions of these patients hospitalization. During a period of 2 month, we built a unique protocol adjusted to isolated patients and staff, including telemedicine and hands on treatment. </p

High Flow Nasal Oxygen as a Treatment Option for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection

The ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 that began in Wuhan, China, has constituted a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with cases confirmed in multiple countries. The outbreak of COVID- 19 in Israel, in March 2020 caused major changes in the routine work in hospitals mainly internal medicine wards . Hasharon hospital, a small community hospital in Petah Tikva was converted to corona patients admissions only. In accordance with this new reality internal medicine B department prepared itself to provide treatments tailored to the clinical needs of the Covid 19 patients and the quarantine conditions of these patients hospitalization. We report a confirmed case of COVID-19 who was diagnosed with ARDS and refused intubation. He was treated with High Flow Nasal Oxygen (HFNO) combined with medication and physiotherapy with very good results. This case highlights the importance of non-Invasive ventilation treatment.</p