Reducing the risk of infection to patients and staff during gynaecological outpatient and ambulatory appointments.
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol
; 73: 22-39, 2021 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1202543
ABSTRACT
This chapter explores ways to reduce the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 transmission to women and staff within gynaecology outpatient clinics. The likely routes of transmission are discussed, namely through droplets, aerosols and fomites. Using the 'hierarchy of control' categories, elimination, substitution, engineering, administration and personal protective equipment, practical strategies for modifying virus exposure are presented. The management of specific clinical conditions are reviewed based on advice prepared by the specialist societies in conjunction with each other and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The need to maintain at least a minimal level of gynaecological services is recognised and that this should provide safe, equitable and effective care. Ways to reduce clinic attendance are discussed with the substitution of face-to-face with remote consultations and when this is relevant. Current recommendations for ambulatory procedures, which include colposcopy and hysteroscopy, are considered so that best use is made of reduced resources.
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Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Gynecology
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol
Journal subject:
Gynecology
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Obstetrics
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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