Raina M Merchant

The Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 and Physical Distancing

JAMA Internal Medicine · 2020-04-10 · 2195 citations

The Need for Prevention and Early InterventionSince the first case of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was diagnosed in December 2019, it has swept across the world and galvanized global action.This has brought unprecedented efforts to institute the practice of physical distancing (called in most cases "social distancing") in countries all over the world, resulting in changes in national behavioral patterns and shutdowns of usual day-to-day functioning.While these steps may be critical…

Social Media and Emergency Preparedness in Response to Novel Coronavirus

JAMA · 2020-03-23 · 450 citations

This Viewpoint discusses the ways social media can be used as a critical tool in managing the COVID-19 outbreak, such as by directing users to trusted sources and counteracting misinformation, and how it can transform aspects of preparedness and response for the future.

Interim Guidance for Basic and Advanced Life Support in Adults, Children, and Neonates With Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19

Circulation · 2020 · 415 citations

xisting American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines do not address the challenges of providing resuscitation in the setting of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic, wherein rescuers must continuously balance the immediate needs of the patients with their own safety.To address this gap, the American Heart Association, in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association for Respiratory Care, American College of Emergency P…

2021 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations

Resuscitation · 2021 · 228 citations

The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation initiated a continuous review of new, peer-reviewed published cardiopulmonary resuscitation science. This is the fifth annual summary of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations; a more comprehensive review was done in 2020. This latest summary addresses the most recently published resuscitation evidence…

Tracking Mental Health and Symptom Mentions on Twitter During COVID-19

Journal of General Internal Medicine · 2020 · 140 citations