Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for acute gallstone pancreatitis: Implementation of an institution safety protocol during the COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
; : 764-766, 2020.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-830004
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ABSTRACT
@#Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious, severe acute respiratory syndrome that poses significant health risks to healthcare providers. A delicate balance is needed between timely intervention for ill patients without apparent COVID-19 infection and the safety of healthcare personnel who provide essential treatment in the midst of the pandemic. We report our experience managing a 70-year-old man who presented with acute gallstone pancreatitis at our hospital during the COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia. We also describe the safety protocol measures that have been implemented in our institution to protect the healthcare personnel from this disease during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. This case illustrates the importance of meticulous planning, risk assessment, effective team communication and strict adherence to recommendations when providing treatment during an unprecedented pandemic.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Practice guideline
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article