COVID-19 treatment algorithm focused on early identification of risk factors

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the cause of the respiratory disease called COVID-19 and of the state of global health emergency. Currently, there is no specific treatment or sufficient scientific information to generate consensus or unique international guidelines on how to treat COVID-19. It is suggested that adapting the actions of evaluation, monitoring and treatment of patients with COVID-19, focused on the knowledge of the pathophysiology of the disease and on the known risk factors, could improve the presentation of adverse outcomes in patients. In this work, a flow chart of care and treatment for the patient with COVID-19 during hospitalization is presented, focused on the identification of the stage of the disease, constant reassessment with emphasis on the early identification of poor prognosis factors and treatment proposals according to current guidelines.