Endoscopy mitigation strategy with telemedicine and low-cost device use for COVID-19 prevention: A fourth-level Colombian center experience.
Arab J Gastroenterol
; 22(2): 170-173, 2021 Jun.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1258299
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:
The COVID-19 outbreak has reorganized surgical team conditions regarding endoscopy. The number of interventions has been reduced, the number of healthcare professionals must be limited, and both the patients and physicians are more protected than ever. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
In the highest peak of contagion in Colombia, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy were performed using a low-cost disposable device. A total of 1388 procedures were performed. Every patient was assessed for symptoms via a telephone call, at the health center, and after the procedure, following specific attention routes.RESULTS:
After procedure follow-up, no positive cases of COVID-19 were noted.CONCLUSION:
The methodology reduced the risk of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic.Palabras clave
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Telemedicina
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Endoscopía
/
COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de cohorte
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Colombia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Arab J Gastroenterol
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
J.ajg.2021.05.004
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