S. Ahmad, E. Jenkinson, R. Carney, T. Nahu, J. Quinn, A. Dwarakanath
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P187 Figure 1Showing the post Tocilizumab alert card[Figure omitted. See PDF]ConclusionAppropriate treatment protocol and regular monitoring are needed for patients who receive Tocilizumab in severe SARS-CoV-2 illness. Clinicians should bear in mind the high incidence of treatment-related adverse events and the lack of data about long term effects. Treatment alert cards and specific discharge advice may be beneficial.