About Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive management by specialists in diagnosing and treating complex internal diseases.Focus on early isolation to prevent community and healthcare-associated transmission.Multifaceted supportive care targeting fever, respiratory distress, and potential organ complications.Utilization of advanced diagnostics for accurate and timely identification of the SARS coronavirus.Coordinated care approach to monitor and manage the progression of severe pneumonia.
Who is this surgery for?
- Presentation with high fever (>38°C), dry cough, and shortness of breath following potential exposure.
- Recent travel to or contact with individuals from areas with known SARS outbreaks.
- Rapidly progressing pneumonia visible on chest X-ray or CT scan.
- Development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requiring oxygen support.
- Healthcare workers or laboratory personnel exposed to the SARS coronavirus.
How to prepare
- Immediate isolation of the suspected patient in a negative-pressure room if available.
- Healthcare staff must don full personal protective equipment (PPE) including N95 masks, gowns, gloves, and eye protection.
- Collection of detailed travel and contact history from the patient.
- Preparation for diagnostic tests: nasopharyngeal swabs for PCR testing and blood samples for serology.
- Baseline assessment of vital signs, oxygen saturation, and chest imaging.
Risks & possible complications
- Progression to severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
- Risk of multi-organ failure affecting the liver, kidneys, or heart.
- Secondary bacterial or fungal infections due to weakened immune response.
- Long-term pulmonary fibrosis and reduced lung function post-recovery.
- High risk of transmission to healthcare workers and close contacts if isolation protocols fail.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is gradual, with fatigue and reduced exercise tolerance persisting for weeks to months.
- Regular follow-up with pulmonary function tests and chest imaging to monitor lung healing.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation may be recommended to regain strength and lung capacity.
- Psychological support may be needed due to the stress of severe illness and isolation.
- Patients are considered non-infectious only after being afebrile for 48 hours and showing clinical improvement, with two consecutive negative PCR tests 24 hours apart.
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Typical hospital stay: 14-28 days
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Expected recovery time: 3-6 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering severe acute respiratory syndrome in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for severe acute respiratory syndrome in India include Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform severe acute respiratory syndrome. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for severe acute respiratory syndrome compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing severe acute respiratory syndrome.
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Internal Medicine Specialists for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Explore experienced internal medicine specialists who regularly perform severe acute respiratory syndrome and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 21 Years Experience
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Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 21 Years Experience
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Nanavati Hospital Mumbai
- 21 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Nanavati Hospital Mumbai
- 19 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Metro Hospital Faridabad
- 17 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 17 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 16 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Metro Hospital Noida Sector 11
- 16 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Nanavati Hospital Mumbai
- 15 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 15 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 14 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 14 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 13 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Metro Hospital Noida Sector 11
- 11 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Nanavati Hospital Mumbai
- 11 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Nanavati Hospital Mumbai
- 10 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 10 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 10 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 10 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 10 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
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