Role of Telemedicine for Facio-Odontogenic Pain Management During COVID-19 Pandemic.
J Maxillofac Oral Surg
; 20(3): 409-413, 2021 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-813366
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
As the COVID-19 pandemic is increasingly griping the world, the entire landscape of existing patient management needs to be changed to avoid spread of Corona virus. In cases of emergencies, there is no option other than getting in-person consultations with doctors. But, in non-emergency patients, telemedicine can serve as a boon. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
In this article, we have tried to summarize the rules, regulations and protocols in accordance with government guidelines along with practical management for urgencies in dento-/oro-facial pains.CONCLUSION:
If used wisely and as per recommendations, telemedicine is a very useful tool in the present COVID-19 pandemic, to avoid spread of infection to patients as well as health care workers.
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English
Journal:
J Maxillofac Oral Surg
Year:
2021
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Article
Affiliation country:
S12663-020-01449-1
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