The urgency of limiting the spread of COVID-19 remains a significant challenge for many jurisdictions across Canada. The utilization of contact tracing apps is being explored as a public health tool in order to help prevent further spread of the disease by tracking those who have been confirmed or assessed as likely to be carriers […]
These citations related to mobile testing in industry are intended to provide a preliminary quick start to more comprehensive searching or to help frame questions or issues. If you’d like to know more, please contact CADTH via our email address or our requests page. Link to Report Quick Start: Mobile COVID-19 Testing in Industry
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Government of Canada — COVID-19 Guidance Documents
Government of Canada — Awareness Resources
Public Health Agency of Canada — Information on COVID-19
Public Health Agency of Canada — Information on COVID-19 for Health Professionals
Government of British Columbia — Information on COVID-19 BC Centre for Disease Control — Information on COVID-19 BC Centre for Disease Control — Information on COVID-19 for Health Care Professionals and Public Health Partners
Government of Alberta — Information on COVID-19 Alberta Health Services — Information on COVID-19 for Alberta Health Services Staff and Health Professionals Alberta Health Services — Scientific Advisory Group COVID-19 Recommendations
Government of Saskatchewan — Information on COVID-19 Government of Saskatchewan — Information on COVID-19 for Health Care Providers
CADTH conducted a Rapid Response report to search for evidence on the comparative clinical effectiveness of methoxyflurane versus inhaled nitrous oxide for acute pain, as well as the clinical effectiveness of methoxyflurane for acute pain in pre-hospital or emergency department settings. One systematic review was identified; however, it has not been critically appraised by CADTH. […]
Government of Manitoba — Information on COVID-19 Shared Health Manitoba — COVID-19 Resources for Provincial Health Care Providers and Staff
Government of Ontario — Information on COVID-19 Ontario Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care — COVID-19 Guidance for the Province’s Health Sector Ontario Health — COVID-19 Health System Response Materials
Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services — Information on COVID-19 (in French) Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services — COVID-19 Clinical Guidelines (in French)
Government of Nova Scotia — Government’s Response to COVID-19 Nova Scotia Health Authority — Updates for Physicians and Nova Scotia Health Authority Staff
CADTH searched for evidence on the safety and cost-effectiveness of re-using the canister portion of metered dose inhalers (MDIs) across multiple patients in a health care setting. CADTH also searched for any evidence-based guidelines on the topic. Three non-randomized studies were identified regarding the safety of reusing the canister portion of MDIs and they are […]
Government of New Brunswick — Information on COVID-19 New Brunswick Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health — Information for Health and Allied Health Professionals
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador — Information on COVID-19 Government of Newfoundland and Labrador — Information for Health Professionals
CADTH conducted a literature search to look for evidence on the clinical effectiveness of prone positioning in the management of COVID-19 in adults, as well as any evidence-based guidelines. One evidence-based guideline from the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine and the Society of Critical Care Medicine was identified, suggesting 12 to 16 hours of […]
Government of Prince Edward Island — Information on COVID-19 Government of Prince Edward Island — Information on COVID-19 for Health Care Workers
Nunavut Department of Health — Information on COVID-19
Government of Northwest Territories — Response to COVID-19 Government of Northwest Territories — Information on COVID-19 for Health and Social Services Professionals
Government of Yukon — Information on COVID-19 Government of Yukon — Information on COVID-19 for Health Professionals
CADTH conducted a Rapid Response Report to search for evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of personal protective equipment during endoscopy or general surgery procedures for patients who may have respiratory infections such as COVID-19. Two evidence-based guidelines were identified, with one specifically providing guidance on surgical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Link to Report Personal […]
CADTH conducted an ultra-rapid response report to evaluate the clinical utility of pulse oximetry monitoring (including portable pulse oximetry devices) for patients at risk of hypoxia (oxygen deficiency) due to COVID-19. CADTH’s review also searched for any evidence-based guidelines. No evidence specific to COVID-19 was identified; however, four non-randomized studies of patients at risk of […]
These citations related to resumption of mental health services are intended to provide a preliminary quick start to enable more comprehensive searching, or to help frame questions or issues. Link to Report Quick Start: Resumption of Mental Health Services
This summary tool provides an overview of the key findings of a CADTH review of dialysis modalities for the treatment of end-stage kidney disease. The review found that home-based dialysis modalities appear to offer clinical benefits similar to those offered by in-centre hemodialysis. Based on this review, self-care home-based dialysis is recommended for eligible patients. […]
CADTH conducted a Rapid Response report to search for evidence on managed alcohol programs for adults with severe acute respiratory syndrome or COVID-19. CADTH also searched for any evidence-based guidelines on these topics; however, no relevant literature and no evidence-based guidelines were identified. Additional resources of potential interest can be found in an appendix to […]
CADTH conducted a Rapid Response search for evidence on the effectiveness of disposable continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices compared with mechanical CPAP devices for patients in respiratory distress. One non-randomized study was found. This information might be of interest to health care decision-makers when considering the use of CPAP in the treatment of COVID-19. […]
INESSS’s Position (07-05-2020) Based on the scientific literature available when preparing the report and on the various consultations carried out, and despite a very quick review process, INESSS finds that: There should not be any particular clinical issues in substituting Coumadin® with a generic version of warfarin. Section 21 of the Pharmacy Act shall apply. […]
CADTH conducted a Focused Critical Appraisal examining the methodology, scientific rigour, and findings of the ECRI Clinical Evidence Assessment on infrared temperature devices for infectious disease screening during outbreaks. Overall, at the time of the review, there was insufficient evidence to suggest that non-contact infrared temperature screening is effective for detecting infected individuals. Link to […]
These citations related to simulators for the expansion of acute care for COVID-19 are intended to provide a preliminary quick start to enable more comprehensive searching or to help frame questions or issues. If you’d like to know more, please contact CADTH by email or our requests page. Link to Report Quick Start: Simulators for […]
CADTH conducted a Rapid Response report to search for evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness of medication administration via multi-dose inhalers compared to nebulizers. This report may be of interest to health care professionals treating patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as the CADTH report found studies with patients experiencing these conditions. Link to […]
CADTH has prepared a briefing note that describes the challenges health systems face in making decisions about resuming elective procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, summarizes some recent guidance on service resumption, and discusses potential implications and long-term considerations for these choices. Link to Report Resumption of elective health services amid COVID-19
CADTH conducted a Rapid Response report to search for evidence on the clinical effectiveness of COVID-19 testing for all new admissions to correctional facilities, as well as the clinical effectiveness of mass testing (i.e., testing everyone within the correctional facility for COVID-19). CADTH also searched for any evidence-based guidelines on these topics. However, no relevant […]
These citations related to re-establishing health services in indigenous communities are intended to provide a preliminary quick start to more comprehensive searching or to help frame questions or issues. If you’d like to know more, please contact CADTH via our email address or our requests page. Link to Report Quick Start: Re-establishing Health Services in […]
These citations related to moral distress in health care workers are intended to provide a preliminary quick start to more comprehensive searching or to help frame questions or issues. If you’d like to know more, please contact CADTH via our email address or our requests page Link to Report Quick Start: Moral Distress in Health […]
CADTH conducted a Rapid Response search for evidence-based guidelines regarding contact tracing for people who have been in contact with a person with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). No relevant evidence-based guidelines were identified; therefore, no conclusions can be drawn. Note that a list of potentially relevant citations can be […]
This Rapid Response review aimed to identify available clinical evidence and evidence-based guidelines regarding home or community isolation for the prevention of COVID-19. The review did not identify any clinical evidence or evidence-based guidelines on this topic. Therefore, no conclusions can be drawn based on this review. The report includes other references of potential interest. […]