An overview of the situation of hand surgery in Spain during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic.
Hand Surg Rehabil
; 39(5): 454-458, 2020 10.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-631560
ABSTRACT
Since the first cases were detected in China in December 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has spread rapidly, collapsing many healthcare systems, and forcing them to adapt. Hand surgery has been indirectly affected by this scenario. This article aims to provide an overview on how Spanish hand surgeons have modified their daily practice. Based on a survey conducted nationwide, we observed a decrease in the number of emergency cases and cancellation of elective cases, shift to a more conservative treatment approach, use of personal protective equipment, and decrease in the number of outpatient visits and tests. Without definitive evidence at this point, knowing how we have dealt with the situation so far will help us adopt the needed measures to ensure both the patient's and surgeon's safety and manage available resources in future pandemics.
Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Practice Patterns, Physicians'
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Coronavirus Infections
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Orthopedic Procedures
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Hand Injuries
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Hand Surg Rehabil
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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