A case of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in a patient with obstructive sleep apnea managed with telemedicine

Sicsic, Isabelo; Chacón, Andrés Ramírez; Zaw, Moe; Ascher, Kori; Abreu, Alexandre R.; Chediak, Alejandro D.

doi:10.1136/bcr-2020-240496

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The mystery of COVID-19 reinfections: A global systematic review and meta-analysis

Dhillon¹,

Qamar²,

Gilani³

et al. 2021

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

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Background As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, reports on disparities in vaccine roll out alongside COVID-19 reinfection have been emerging. We conducted a systematic review to assess the determinants and disease spectrum of COVID-19 reinfection. Materials and methods A comprehensive search covering relevant databases was conducted for observational studies reporting Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) confirmed infection and reinfection cases. A quality assessment tool developed by the National Institute of Health (NIH) for the assessment of case series was utilized. Meta-analyses were performed using RevMan 5.3 for pooled proportions of findings in first infection and reinfection with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Results Eighty-one studies reporting 577 cases were included from 22 countries. The mean age of patients was 46.2 ± 18.9 years and 179 (31.0%) cases of comorbidities were reported. The average time duration between first infection and reinfection was 63.6 ± 48.9 days. During first infection and reinfection, fever was the most common symptom (41.4% and 36.4%, respectively) whilst anti-viral therapy was the most common treatment regimen administered (44.5% and 43.0%, respectively). Comparable odds of symptomatic presentation and management were reported for the two infections. However, a higher Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission rate was observed in reinfection compared to first infection (10 vs 3). Ten deaths were reported with respiratory failure being the most common cause of death (7/10 deaths). Conclusion Our findings support immunization practices given increased ICU admissions and mortality in reinfections. Our cohort serves as a guide for clinicians and authorities in devising an optimal strategy for controlling the pandemic. (249 words)

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The mystery of COVID-19 reinfections: A global systematic review and meta-analysis

Dhillon¹,

Qamar²,

Gilani³

et al. 2021

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

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“…20,95 The wide variety of free software and platforms currently available, such as Zoom, WeChat, WhatsApp, Google Duo, WebEx, FaceTime, Redcap platform, Doxy.me platform, emails and also new software were introduced like e-CoVig, Microsoft Teams and TELEA tool; adequate lighting; good camera quality; and a good internet connection allow for the proper evaluation of patients. 40,41,44,48,53,54,57,71,[73][74][75]79,84 In current studies, Zoom was the most frequent application used mostly for Video-conference and virtual visits. 36,40,41,43,54,53,57,71,73,77,79,84 As telemedicine is being used widely, preparing specific guidelines by worldwide institutions (e.g., WHO) might help HCPs and patients feel safe when using telemedicine.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…Also, this enables medical teams to cooperate and hold video meetings on complex and urgent situations. 64 , 73 , 75 , 76 , 84 Video conferencing was one of the most common technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Video conferencing is used in various situations, such as learning and videoconference and its role in teaching medical students and using this technology to maintain the education of residents, doctor-patient communication and communication between the medical team, Videoconference for clinical recommendations for treatment by the family of patients via providers during COVID‐19.…”

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Telemedicine technologies and applications in the era of COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review

Mehraeen

SeyedAlinaghi

Heydari

et al. 2023

Health Informatics J

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Introduction Telemedicine services saw substantial surges in their use during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the lockdowns and characteristics of the pandemic. Therefore, the authors aimed to systematically review the telemedicine services provided during the COVID-19 pandemic and their potential applications. Methods The authors searched PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases on September 14, 2021. Then, the retrieved records underwent two-step title/abstract and full-text screening processes, and the eligible articles were included for qualitative synthesis. Results The review of studies demonstrated that the telephone is listed 38 times, making it the most common technology used in telemedicine. Video conferencing is also mentioned in 29 articles, as well as other technologies: Mobile-health ( n = 15), Virtual reality ( n = 7). According to the findings of the present study, Tele-follow-up ( n = 24), Tele-consulting ( n = 20), Virtual visits (20), and Tele-monitoring ( n = 18) were the most widely used telemedicine applications. Conclusion Telemedicine has been an effective approach to COVID-19 management. Telemedicine technology is going to play a key role in the future of health medicine, patient consultation, and many other extended applications of health care in remote rural locations.

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“…Telemedicine has emerged as a viable tool for the delivery of healthcare in lieu of in-person patient contact. The variable and occasionally rapid course of clinical disease raises safety concerns in using telemedicine in the clinical management of acute infection with the novel coronavirus [15]. In Australia, Hutchings et al, developed a virtual health care program or community management of patients with COVID-19 [16].…”

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Results of the Second Phase of the GER-e-TEC Experiment concerning the Telemonitoring of Elderly Patients Affected by COVID-19 Disease to Detect the Exacerbation of Geriatric Syndromes

Zulfiqar

Massimbo²,

Hajjam³

et al. 2021

JPM

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Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has wreaked health and economic damage globally. This pandemic has created a difficult challenge for global public health. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has necessitated the use of new technologies and new processes to care for hospitalized patients, including elderly patients. Our team developed a telemonitoring program focused on the prevention of geriatric syndromes, the “GER-e-TEC COVID study”. Methods: This second phase took place during the 3rd wave of the epidemic in France, between 14 December 2020 and 25 February 2021, conducted in the University Hospital of Strasbourg. Results: 30 elderly patients affected by COVID-19 disease were monitored remotely; the mean age was 85.9 years and a male/female ratio of 1.5 to 1.11 (36.7%) died during the experiment. The patients used the telemedicine solution for an average of 27.3 days. 140,260 measurements were taken while monitoring the geriatric syndromes of the entire patient group. 4675 measurements were recorded per patient for geriatric disorders and risks. 319 measurements were recorded per patient per day. The telemedicine solution emitted a total of 1245 alerts while monitoring the geriatric syndromes of the entire patient group. In terms of sensitivity, the results were 100% for all geriatric risks and extremely satisfactory in terms of positive and negative predictive values. Survival analyses showed that gender played no role in the length of the hospital stay, regardless of the reason for the hospitalization (decompensated heart failure (p = 0.45), deterioration of general condition (p = 0.12), but significant for death (p = 0.028)). The analyses revealed that the length of the hospital stay was not affected by the number of alerts. The results concerning the predictive nature of alerts are satisfactory. Conclusions: The MyPredi™ telemedicine system allows for the generation of automatic, non-intrusive alerts when the health of a COVID-19 elderly patient deteriorates due to risks associated with geriatric syndromes.

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A case of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in a patient with obstructive sleep apnea managed with telemedicine

Cited by 14 publications

References 26 publications

The mystery of COVID-19 reinfections: A global systematic review and meta-analysis

The mystery of COVID-19 reinfections: A global systematic review and meta-analysis

Telemedicine technologies and applications in the era of COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review

Results of the Second Phase of the GER-e-TEC Experiment concerning the Telemonitoring of Elderly Patients Affected by COVID-19 Disease to Detect the Exacerbation of Geriatric Syndromes

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