RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Respiratory advice for the non-respiratory physician in the time of COVID-19 JF Clinical Medicine JO Clin Med FD Royal College of Physicians SP 251 OP 255 DO 10.7861/clinmed.2020-0188 VO 20 IS 3 A1 Jonathan Bennett A1 Mohammmed Munavvar A1 Paul Walker A1 Gerrard Phillips YR 2020 UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/20/3/251.abstract AB COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 beta-coronavirus, has changed clinical practice in a matter of weeks. Among the physician specialties, respiratory physicians have been at the forefront of the response to this new challenge. Here we provide advice for non-respiratory physicians on the ward-based care of patients with this disease. This includes recommendations on hydration, thromboprophylaxis, nutritional support and on the importance of the early detection of deterioration, setting ceilings of care and use of anticipatory drugs where appropriate. We also discuss oxygen support modalities, proning, safe working practices and a new approach to multi-professional working. We include references to a number of important research studies.