Hand injuries treated at a hand emergency center during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Hand Surg Rehabil
; 39(5): 459-461, 2020 10.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-696547
ABSTRACT
The recent coronavirus outbreak has tested the adaptability, cooperation and organizational capabilities of our healthcare systems. Restrictions were implemented in several countries to reduce virus transmission whilst emergency departments (ED) were overwhelmed and there was shortage of healthcare providers. Given this situation and the consequences of hand injuries, we studied the epidemiology of hand injuries in an accredited FESSH emergency center during the lockdown in France (March 17 to May 10, 2020) due to the coronavirus outbreak. During this period, 1947 patients consulted for a hand injury. We found high percentages of men (63%), open wounds (70%), domestic accidents (88%) and surgical treatment being required (76%). There was a significant decrease in admissions and consultations relative to the same period in 2019. This reference data can help healthcare systems prepare for future outbreaks and similar restrictions.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Quarantine
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Coronavirus Infections
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Emergency Treatment
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Hand Injuries
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Hand Surg Rehabil
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.hansur.2020.07.001
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