Flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Outbreaks: A Pound of Cure (Part 2)
Flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Outbreaks: A Pound of Cure (Part 2) is organized by AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term care Medicine
Activity Created: 3/2021
Credits Available Until: 3/2024
Description:
This session will use case-based discussions, audience response, and panelists to address: clinical recognition of infections caused by COVID-19 and influenza; the use of diagnostic tests as well as recognition of conditions in the community to help support rapid and accurate diagnoses; and antiviral treatment and prophylaxis for influenza and potential treatments including anti-viral agents and supportive care for COVID-19 infection.
Learning Objectives:
• Discuss the clinical presentation of COVID-19 and influenza in older adults residing in PALTC settings.
• Compare the advantages and disadvantages of approaches to and types of tests to diagnose COVID-19 and influenza.
• Discuss antiviral and supportive treatment options for COVID-19 and influenza.