COVID-19 impact on the emergency and hospitalization of a tertiary hospital. Management lessons learned.
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed)
; 40(9): 503-506, 2022 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2130676
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The objective is to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the pediatric emergencies and hospital admissions.METHODS:
Retrospective cohort study of patients treated in a tertiary hospital, from March 14 to April 26, 2020, compared to the same period of the previous 3 years.RESULTS:
A notable overall reduction in emergency room visits and admissions is observed in all pediatric areas, maintaining care in neonatology and scheduled admissions in oncology.DISCUSSION:
The reduction in global activity in pediatric emergencies is not only explained by the decrease in contagious diseases. The decrease in inadequate demand and inappropriate income may have contributed. The availability of pediatric beds would make the reduction of programmed surgical activity unnecessary and would allow the redistribution of resources to areas with greater healthcare pressure.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed)
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.eimce.2022.06.001
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