Overview of guidance for endoscopy during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
J Gastroenterol Hepatol
; 35(5): 749-759, 2020 May.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-196926
ABSTRACT
From its beginning in December 2019, the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak has spread globally from Wuhan and is now declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The sheer scale and severity of this pandemic is unprecedented in the modern era. Although primarily a respiratory tract infection transmitted by direct contact and droplets, during aerosol-generating procedures, there is a possibility of airborne transmission. In addition, emerging evidence suggests possible fecal-oral spread of the virus. Clinical departments that perform endoscopy are faced with daunting challenges during this pandemic. To date, multiple position statements and guidelines have been issued by various professional organizations to recommend practices in endoscopic procedures. This article aims to summarize and discuss available evidence for these practices, to provide guidance for endoscopy to enhance patient safety, avoid nosocomial outbreaks, protect healthcare personnel, and ensure rational use of personal protective equipment. Responses adapted to national recommendations and local infection control guidelines and tailored to the availability of medical resources are imminently needed to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neumonía Viral
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Endoscopía Gastrointestinal
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Control de Infecciones
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Infecciones por Coronavirus
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Transmisión de Enfermedad Infecciosa
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Pandemias
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Unidades Hospitalarias
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J Gastroenterol Hepatol
Asunto de la revista:
Gastroenterologia
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Jgh.15053
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