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Assessing clinical instability of COVID-19 patients
| CDC Recognized Severe Symptoms of COVID-19 | Concerning vital signs |
|---|---|
| Trouble breathing | Intractable Fever (≥ 38 °C or 100.4 °F) |
| Cyanosis | Respiratory rate ≥ 24 breaths/min |
| Inability to wake or stay awake (lethargy) | Heart rate persistently over 100 beats/min |
| Persistent chest pain or pressure | Systolic blood pressure persistently <90 mmHg |
| New confusion | O2 saturation persistently <92% on room air |
