Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: Theoretical Basis, Identification, and Management

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Millions of individuals have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Although, most do well, many develop long term symptoms, such as fatigue, shortness of breath and mental fogginess. Health care workers must be able to recognize post-COVID syndrome, provide support to patients, and understand the basis of management. This article reviews the theoretical basis, identification and management of post-COVID syndrome

Objectives

Describe the theoretical pathophysiology of long term symptoms following infection with SARS-CoV-2
Relate post-COVID-19 symptoms to pathophysiologic mechanisms
Identify at least two strategies for managing patients with post-COVID-19 symptoms

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Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

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This activity has been reviewed by the Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias. No conflicts of interest have been identified for any individual with the ability to influence the content of this activity. Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN or ANCC approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC's) Commission on Accreditation, ANCC Provider Number 0012. AACN has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California State Board of Nursing (CBRN), California Provider number CEP 1036. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.

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