Safety protocols for dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic: the experience of a Brazilian hospital service
Braz. oral res. (Online)
; 35: e070, 2021. tab, graf
Article
in English
| LILACS, BBO - Dentistry
| ID: biblio-1249375
Responsible library:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been prioritized in relation to other illnesses considered critical, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases/stroke, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. The management of patients with these diseases involves dental care to reduce systemic complications caused by odontogenic infections, and/or to treat oral manifestations of systemic comorbidities. In this regard, the dental care of these individuals must be guaranteed during the pandemic. Although a high risk of exposure to and catching of COVID-19 is expected to befall dental professionals, biosafety guidelines reduce the likelihood of infection. Thus, the current scenario poses challenges, and offers decision-making approaches and tools that facilitate the management of individuals with oral manifestations of chronic and/or critical diseases, using hospital-based services. This article presents an overview for hospital service providers who are at the forefront of COVID-19 care, including a secure protocol, and clinical guidelines based on the experience of the Hospital das Clínicas in Belo Horizonte, a public referral service, supported by the Brazilian National Health System.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3D Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
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SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
Biological Hazards
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Pneumonia
Database:
BBO - Dentistry
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LILACS
Main subject:
Pandemics
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Practice guideline
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. oral res. (Online)
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR