Page 4 - Palliative Care, Trials and COVID-19 Tribulations: First-hand experience shared by the experts at ground zero

Table of Contents

Preface

“Solidarity Trial - challenges and success” by Dr. Chow Ting Soo, Penang General
Hospital
Introduction
What is Solidarity Trial?
Why Does it Work?
Unique Clinical Trial
The Success Part of This Trial
Streamlining the Clinical Trial Process
Clinical Trial Team
Publication

Clinical Trial Innovations
Challenges
Shipment of Investigational Product
Temperature excursion - Interferon and Hydroxychloroquine
Trial administration challenges
“Standard of Care” arm
What is the Next Step?
Hope
Test, Trace, Treat, Time to Vaccinate

Reference
“Palliative Care in COVID-19” by Dr Richard Lim Boon Leong, Selayang Hospital

Introduction
Definition of Palliative Care
The Role of Palliative Care in COVID-19
Who Requires Palliative Care?
Misconception of Palliative Care
What are the Main Distressing Symptoms?
Symptom Management in Severe COVID-19
Dyspnoea
Dyspnoea Management

Happy Hypoxemia
Delirium and Restlessness
Other Symptoms
Are Opioids and Sedatives Safe to Use in Severe COVID-19?
Communication
Building a Connection and Rapport in Full PPE
Phone/Video Family Conferencing