Review of the present features and the infection control challenges of COVID-19 pandemic in dialysis facilities.
Kaohsiung J Med Sci
; 36(6): 393-398, 2020 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2264691
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 has swept the world causing suffering, death, loss, and massive economy damage. The dialysis population is vulnerable and the dialysis facility is critical in maintaining operations and avoiding disease transmission. The present information regarding the clinical features of COVID-19 infection in the dialysis population was collected, and the useful measures of COVID-19 infection prevention and infection control in the dialysis facilities were summarized. Leadership, education, preparedness, management, and recovery phase were determined to be the critical procedures. It is hoped this updated interim review might provide information for medical professionals to take proactive action to best prepare and mitigate damage when facing the COVID-19 pandemic challenge.
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Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Renal Dialysis
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Infection Control
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Kaohsiung J Med Sci
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Kjm2.12239
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