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Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on Latin American anesthesiologists. Observational study / Repercusiones de la pandemia por COVID-19 en anestesiólogos latinoamericanos. Estudio observacional
Calabrese, Gustavo.
  • Calabrese, Gustavo; Commission of Professional Risks of the Latin American Confederation of Anesthesiology Societies. Paysandú. UY
Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 50(4): e203, Oct.-Dec. 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1407947
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Introduction:

The SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 pandemic changed the world, causing a global impact on economic, social and public health aspects. This public health situation alerted the international community of anesthesiologists because of the high occupational hazards due to the frequent exposure to patients with COVID-19.

Objective:

To identify the impact of this pandemic on Latin American anesthesiologists - in a setting with shortage of vaccines - identifying the professionals infected with SARS-CoV-2 and demises, and their geographical distribution.

Methods:

An observational study was conducted in Latin American anesthesiologists infected SARS-CoV-2 between March and December 2020. The data was collected from the societies, associations and federations members of the Latin American Confederation of Anesthesia Societies in March 2021.

Results:

2,170 anesthesiologists infected with SARS-CoV-2 were identified. Of these, 1,550 were from South America and 620 cases were from Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Among the 2,170 anesthesiologists infected with SARS-CoV-2, 165 deaths were reported in Latin America, with a mean age of 58 years; 79% were males and the mortality rate was 7.6%.

Conclusions:

COVID-19 is an emerging disease with significant impact on the population of anesthesiologists. The reports from the societies, associations and federations members of the Latin American Confederation of Anesthesia Societies show the impact in terms of infection and number of deaths associated with the pandemic.
RESUMEN
Resumen

Introducción:

La pandemia por el SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, cambió el mundo generando un impacto global en aspectos económicos, sociales y sanitarios. Esta situación sanitaria generó alerta en la comunidad anestesiológica internacional por el alto riesgo ocupacional, debido a la exposición más frecuente a pacientes afectados por COVID-19.

Objetivo:

Conocer las repercusiones de esta pandemia en los anestesiólogos en Latinoamérica -en un escenario con escasez de vacunas- identificando los profesionales infectados por SARS-CoV-2 y fallecidos y su distribución geográfica.

Métodos:

Se realizó un estudio observacional en anestesiólogos latinoamericanos infectados por SARS-CoV-2 entre marzo y diciembre de 2020. Los datos se obtuvieron en las sociedades, asociaciones y federaciones vinculadas a la Confederación Latinoamericana de Sociedades de Anestesia en marzo de 2021.

Resultados:

Se identificaron 2.170 anestesiólogos infectados por SARS-CoV-2. De estos, 1.550 correspondieron a Suramérica y 620 casos a Centroamérica, México y el Caribe. Entre los 2.170 anestesiólogos infectados por SARS-CoV-2, se informaron 165 muertes en Latinoamérica, con una edad media de 58 años, 79 % de género masculino y con una tasa de letalidad de 7,6 %.

Conclusiones:

El COVID-19 es una patología emergente, que causa una gran afectación a la población de médicos anestesiólogos. Los reportes de las sociedades, asociaciones y federaciones vinculadas a la Confederación Latinoamericana de Sociedades de Anestesia demuestran el impacto en términos de infección y muertes relacionadas con la pandemia.


Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Type of study: Observational study / Screening study Language: English Journal: Rev. colomb. anestesiol Journal subject: Anesthesiology Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Uruguay Institution/Affiliation country: Commission of Professional Risks of the Latin American Confederation of Anesthesiology Societies/UY

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Type of study: Observational study / Screening study Language: English Journal: Rev. colomb. anestesiol Journal subject: Anesthesiology Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Uruguay Institution/Affiliation country: Commission of Professional Risks of the Latin American Confederation of Anesthesiology Societies/UY