The virtual CF clinic: Implications for sputum microbiology.
J Cyst Fibros
; 20(4): 699-701, 2021 07.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-912332
ABSTRACT
The COVID19 pandemic has shifted the paradigm of how outpatient clinics are delivered within CF care, resulting in a significant reduction of patient visits to CF centres. One consequence of this has been a reduction in the number of sputa/cough swabs that patients submit for routine analysis. This report examines why it is important to maintain optimal sputum microbiology and explores (i). the microbiological efficiency of postal submission of sputum specimens from the community and (ii) the regulatory conditions that must be met through postal submission of respiratory specimens. Virtual clinics have now been established within CF care and it is incumbent on each speciality within the CF MDT to explore ways to nurture and support their individual contribution to the success of the virtual clinic. Within microbiology, adopting innovative approaches to sputum collection in the community and transportation via postal services will allow for continued microbiological vigilance thereby supporting patient safety.
Palabras clave
Texto completo:
Disponible
Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Esputo
/
Telemedicina
/
Fibrosis Quística
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J Cyst Fibros
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS