Accession Number:

AD1105848

Title:

Neurologic Complications of COVID-19

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BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER FORT SAM HOUSTON TX FORT SAM HOUSTON United States

Report Date:

2020-05-16

Abstract:

Background Much of the focus regarding the global pandemic of coronavirus disease of 2019 COVID-19 has been on the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic complications. However, neurologic complications have arisen as an increasingly recognized area of morbidity and mortality. Objective This brief report summarizes the neurologic complications associated with COVID-19 with an emphasis on the emergency medicine clinician. Discussion COVID-19 has infected over 3.5 million people and killed over 240,000 people worldwide. While pulmonary complications are profound, the neurologic system is also significantly impacted, with complications including acute cerebrovascular events, encephalitis, Guillain-Barr syndrome, acute necrotizing hemorrhagic encephalopathy, and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. Additionally, patients on immunosuppressive medications for pre-existing neurologic issues are at an increased risk for complications with COVID-19 infection, and many of the currently proposed COVID-19 therapies can interact with these medications. Conclusions When caring for COVID-19 patients, emergency medicine clinicians should be aware of the neurologic complications from COVID-19.

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Journal Article - Open Access

Supplementary Note:

American Journal of Emergency Medicine , 38, 7, 01 Jan 0001, 01 Jan 0001,

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0006

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Approved For Public Release;

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