ISSN : 2652-5275
The procedures to be followed by nursing staff caring for patients with Covid-19 coronavirus infection have not been emphasised. Though care plans are likely to follow traditional treatment methods, nursing attitudes and methods may be affected by what is currently known about the nature of Covid-19 infection. I describe the salient features of Covid-19 infection and how these affect bedside nursing care, including controversial areas such as control over patient visitors. J Evidence-based Nurs Prac 2020: 1(1); 4-8