Follow Up Pathway (Mild to Moderate COVID-19 pneumonia)
Those individuals who have presented with mild to moderate COVID-19 pneumonia, including those who have been managed as in-patients on a general medical ward requiring low flow rates of oxygen, or those managed in the community following presentation to a medical admissions unit or emergency department, should be followed up according to the British Thoracic Society pathway (linked below).
In general, these individuals would be expected to make a good recovery, and the BTS guideline advises a chest x-ray and virtual review of the radiograph at 12 weeks. If the 12-week chest x-ray is normal, those individuals can be reassured that they have made a full recovery and that no further follow-up is necessary.
Individuals who have ongoing radiological abnormalities or significant breathlessness at 12-weeks should be invited for a face-to-face clinical review.
The BTS have provided template letters which can be sent to individuals (also attached below).
Follow Up Pathway (Mild to Moderate COVID-19 pneumonia)
Those individuals who have presented with mild to moderate COVID-19 pneumonia, including those who have been managed as in-patients on a general medical ward requiring low flow rates of oxygen, or those managed in the community following presentation to a medical admissions unit or emergency department, should be followed up according to the British Thoracic Society pathway (linked below).
In general, these individuals would be expected to make a good recovery, and the BTS guideline advises a chest x-ray and virtual review of the radiograph at 12 weeks. If the 12-week chest x-ray is normal, those individuals can be reassured that they have made a full recovery and that no further follow-up is necessary.
Individuals who have ongoing radiological abnormalities or significant breathlessness at 12-weeks should be invited for a face-to-face clinical review.
The BTS have provided template letters which can be sent to individuals (also attached below).
Resources
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BTS Guidance on Respiratory Follow Up of Patients with a Clinico-Radiological Diagnosis of COVID-19 Pneumonia
This guidance outlines British Thoracic Society (BTS) recommended follow up of patients with a clinico-radiological diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia.
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Template letter 1: Offer follow up Post-COVID19 CXR
This template letter has been provided by British Thoracic Society (BTS) to offer follow up post-COVID19 Chest xray.
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Template letter 2: Follow up post COVID19 pneumonia CXR cleared Discharge
This template letter has been provided by British Thoracic Society (BTS) to discharge the patient from further COVID19 follow up.
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Template letter 3: Follow up post COVID19 need PFT and OPD or telephone assessment
This template letter has been provided by British Thoracic Society (BTS) to offer Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) or telephone assessment.
