References and abbreviations

References

  1. NICE COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing COVID-19: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng191 [last accessed 11 June 2024]
  2. NICE Technology appraisal guidance TA878. Nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir, sotrovimab and tocilizumab for treating COVID-19: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta878/chapter/5-Supporting-information-on-risk-factors-for-progression-to-severe-COVID19 [last accessed 11 June 2024]

 

Abbreviations

BNF British National Formulary
COPD chronic obstructive airway disease
COVID-19 coronavirus disease 2019
Il-6 interleukin 6
IV intravenous
mg milligram
MHRA Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
ml millilitre
mmol/l millimole per litre
NG nasogastric
NHSL National Health Service Lothian
nMAB neutralising monoclonal antibody
02 oxygen
PCR polymerase chain reaction
POCT Point-of–care-test
RA Room air
RECOVERY (trial) Randomised evaluation of COVID-19 therapy
REMAP-CAP Randomised, Embedded, Multi-factorial, Adaptive Platform Trial for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
SARS-CoV-2 Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
SmPC Summary of Product Characteristics
WHO World Health Organisation