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Pandemia COVID-19. Planificación del área quirúrgica e implementación de nuevo listado de verificación para cirugía segura en un hospital universitario / COVID-19 pandemic. Planning for surgery and implementation of a novel surgical safety checklist in an university hospital
Ramos, Ariel P; de Anton, Roberto; Arribalzaga, Eduardo B; Sarotto (h), Luis E.
Affiliation
  • Ramos, Ariel P; Universidad de Buenos Aires. Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín. Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. AR
  • de Anton, Roberto; Universidad de Buenos Aires. Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín. Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. AR
  • Arribalzaga, Eduardo B; Universidad de Buenos Aires. Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín. Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. AR
  • Sarotto (h), Luis E; Universidad de Buenos Aires. Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín. Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. AR
Rev. argent. cir ; 112(3): 257-265, jun. 2020. graf, tab.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1279739
Responsible library: AR144.1
RESUMEN
RESUMEN Antecedentes la existencia de la pandemia infectocontagiosa COVID-19 puede afectar a los equipos quirúrgicos y pacientes.

Objetivo:

describir los cambios introducidos en la estructura y los procesos de una planta quirúrgica a fin de adaptarla a la atención segura de pacientes positivos y sospechosos, así como los resultados iniciales de su implementación. Material y

métodos:

se realizó un estudio prospectivo, descriptivo, observacional entre el 1° de abril y el 31 de mayo de 2020. Fueron registrados los cambios estructurales y en los procesos de funciona miento adaptados a la atención de pacientes sospechosos y COVID-19 positivos, así como las activida des desarrolladas en dicha área.

Resultados:

se registró una disminución en el número de cirugías programadas y de urgencia en el período. Entre 173 cirugías de urgencia, hubo 17 pacientes sospechosos (9,8%) y 3 positivos (1,7%), confirmados por la prueba de PCR. No hubo pacientes con resultados ni sospechosos ni confirmados en 136 cirugías programadas. La adhesión al cumplimiento de la lista de verificación fue del 100%. No se registraron contagios entre el personal actuante.

Conclusiones:

los cambios implementados en la planta quirúrgica permitieron la atención adecuada de pacientes tanto sospechosos como confirmados durante el período, con completa adhesión a las recomendaciones y disminución en el riesgo de transmisión de la enfermedad para dar seguridad a los pacientes y al equipo de salud.
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT

Background:

COVID-19 pandemic may affect the surgical teams and patients.

Objective:

The aim of this report was to describe the changes introduced in the structure and proces ses of a surgical facility for the safe care of suspected and positive COVID-19 patients, and to describe the initial results of their implementation. Material and

methods:

We conducted a prospective, descriptive and observational study between April 1 and May 31, 2020. The structural changes and the modifications introduced in the functioning processes within the surgical area of a university hospital adapted to the care of suspected and positi ve COVID-19 patients, and the activities developed in such area were documented.

Results:

There was a reduction in the number of scheduled and emergency surgeries performed du ring the study period. Of the 173 emergency surgeries, 17 (9.8%) were suspected cases and 3 (1.7%) resulted positive COVID-19 patients confirmed by PCR tests. None of the 136 patients undergoing scheduled surgeries were suspected or confirmed cases. Compliance with the checklist was 100%. There were no infections among the personnel working in the facility.

Conclusions:

The changes implemented in the surgical facility allowed for adequate care of suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients during the period, with complete adherence to recommendations and reduced risk of disease transmission in order to provide safety to patients and the health care team.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Target 3C: Increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce / SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases Health problem: Implementation Strategies for Healthcare Workers / Pneumonia Database: LILACS Main subject: Operating Rooms / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors / Screening study / Systematic review of observational studies Aspects: Implementation research Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. argent. cir Journal subject: CIRURGIA GERAL Year: 2020 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Argentina Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Buenos Aires/AR

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Target 3C: Increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce / SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases Health problem: Implementation Strategies for Healthcare Workers / Pneumonia Database: LILACS Main subject: Operating Rooms / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors / Screening study / Systematic review of observational studies Aspects: Implementation research Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. argent. cir Journal subject: CIRURGIA GERAL Year: 2020 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Argentina Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad de Buenos Aires/AR
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