COVID CARE

When a loved one has been admitted to the hospital, diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection, often attached to a ventilator, and has become concerned about their course of treatment. In many cases the hospitals have refused to release the patient citing their unstable condition, meaning that, at some point, it can become impossible to get off the Covid express. The most common complaints we get include that patients are being pressured to accept Remdesivir, have been given Remdesivir even though they objected to it, or the hospital will not administer alternative widely-used treatments even though the patient is in critical condition where side effects are less risky than imminent death.

If you’re in the hospital, or are considering admission, request a copy of the hospital’s current Covid protocol IN WRITING.

Allied doctors have suggested that if you are in the hospital for Covid treatment, the things to focus on are the optimal use of anticoagulants, steroids, and the inpatient setting, meaning the overall day-to-day care (hydration, bedsore prevention, nutrition, etc.).

Consider researching whether you want to receive glucose (sugar water) at all, since some studies suggest this can worsen Covid outcomes. This may be particularly important for diabetics and pre- diabetics. If not, make your wishes known in writing as described above.

If any treating staff — nurses or doctors — make disparaging comments about your vaccination status, directly or indirectly, consider immediately instructing the hospital in writing that person may NOT be involved in your care.

Never show anger or frustration. Keep it together. This is important.

DISCLAIMER: Hospital-Help does not provide medical advice. You should always follow the advice of a trusted physician and make your own independent decisions about your healthcare, especially when it is critical. Hospital-Help.com is presented only as a service providing you with resources to help inform you about options that may be available. In the case of an emergency we recommend contacting 911 and/or calling your healthcare provider.

COVID CARE

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