Limited implementation of measures to reduce nosocomial spread of COVID-19 in hip-fracture patients in the North West of England.
J Hosp Infect
; 108: 90-93, 2021 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-933260
ABSTRACT
Hip-fracture patients are vulnerable to the outcomes of COVID-19. We performed a cross-sectional survey to determine measures employed to limit nosocomial spread of COVID-19 in 23 orthopaedic trauma departments in the North-West of England. Nineteen (87%) hospitals admitted patients to a ward prior to a negative swab, and only 9 (39%) patients were barrier nursed. Hip-fracture patients were operated in non-COVID-19-free theatres in 21 (91%) hospitals. Regular screening of doctors working in trauma and elective areas for COVID-19 was undertaken in three (13%) and five (22%) hospitals, respectively. Doctors moved freely between trauma and elective areas in 22 (96%) hospitals.
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Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cross Infection
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COVID-19
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Hip Fractures
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Hospitals
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
J Hosp Infect
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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