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International Observational Survey of the Effectiveness of Personal Protective Equipment during Endoscopic Procedures Performed in Patients with COVID-19.
Niikura, Ryota; Fujishiro, Mitsuhiro; Nakai, Yousuke; Matsuda, Koji; Kawahara, Takuya; Yamada, Atsuo; Tsuji, Yosuke; Hayakawa, Yoku; Koike, Kazuhiko.
  • Niikura R; Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Fujishiro M; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
  • Nakai Y; Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, ynakai-tky@umin.ac.jp.
  • Matsuda K; Department of Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, ynakai-tky@umin.ac.jp.
  • Kawahara T; St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Head of Endoscopy Center, Shizuoka Medical Center, Shizuoka, Japan.
  • Yamada A; Clinical Research Promotion Center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Tsuji Y; Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Hayakawa Y; Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Koike K; Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Digestion ; 102(6): 845-853, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1085248
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION AND

AIMS:

This international survey was performed to evaluate the cumulative incidence of nosocomial novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among healthcare professionals during endoscopic procedures.

METHODS:

We performed an international web-based self-reported questionnaire survey. Participants completed the questionnaires every week for 12 weeks. The questionnaire elicited responses regarding the development of COVID-19 and details of the personal protective equipment (PPE) used.

RESULTS:

All 483 participants were included in the analysis. Participants had a mean age of 42.3 years and comprised 68.3% males. The geographic distribution of the study population was Asia (89.2%), Europe (2.9%), North and South America (4.8%), Oceania (0.6%), and Africa (1.5%). The most common endoscopy-related role of the participants was endoscopist (78.7%), and 74.5% had >10 years of experience. Fourteen participants had performed 83 endoscopic procedures in patients positive for COVID-19. During the mean follow-up period of 4.95 weeks, there were no cases of COVID-19 when treating COVID-19 positive patients. The most common PPE used by participants treating patients with COVID-19 was a surgical mask plus N95 mask plus face shield, goggles, cap, long-sleeved isolation gown, and single pair of gloves. The most common PPE used by participants treating patients without COVID-19 was a surgical mask, no face shield but goggles, cap, long-sleeved isolation gown, and single pair of gloves during all endoscopic procedures.

CONCLUSIONS:

The risk of COVID-19 transmission during any endoscopic procedure was low in clinical practice.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Personal Protective Equipment / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Digestion Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 000513714

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Personal Protective Equipment / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Digestion Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 000513714