Health-care preparedness and health-care worker protection in COVID-19 pandemic.

Christopher, Devasahayam J; Isaac, Barney Tj; Rupali, Priscilla; Thangakunam, Balamugesh

Christopher, Devasahayam J; Isaac, Barney Tj; Rupali, Priscilla; Thangakunam, Balamugesh.

Christopher DJ; Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Isaac BT; Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Rupali P; Department of Infectious Diseases, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Thangakunam B; Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Lung India ; 37(3): 238-245, 2020.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-206054

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ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the nations and has created the institution of unprecedented measures globally toward its containment. Extraordinary measures may be needed for health-care preparedness, to reduce morbidity and mortality. Health-care workers who are at the frontlines in such pandemics are the most vulnerable. These issues are addressed in this article.

Keywords

COVID-19; epidemic severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2; health-care worker; pandemic; personal protective equipment; preparedness; protection

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Language: English Journal: Lung India Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Lungindia.lungindia_189_20

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