COVID Case Study

Patient Scenario
On February 27, 2020, L.G., a 50-year old male, presents to the emergency department (ED) with a cough and sore throat. He states that he has had the cough for several days and the sore throat started yesterday. During the triage process, the patients vital signs are: BP 124/65, HR 97, RR 22, T 100.1, Sp02 95%. He states he has no past medical history, no known allergies, no sick contacts, and no recent travel.

Patient positive for covid.