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Gastrointestinal endoscopic practice during COVID-19 pandemic: a multi-institutional survey.
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Romanian journal of internal medicine = Revue roumaine de medecine interne [Rom J Intern Med] 2021 May 08; Vol. 59 (2), pp. 166-173. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 08 (Print Publication: 2021). - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Introduction. An on-going coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a challenge all over the world. Since an endoscopy unit and its staff are at potentially high risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, we conducted a survey for the management of the gastrointestinal endoscopic practice, personal protective equipment (PPE), and risk assessment for COVID-19 during the pandemic at multiple facilities. Methods. The 11-item survey questionnaire was sent to representative respondent of Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka City University Hospital, and its 19 related facilities. Results. A total of 18 facilities submitted valid responses and a total of 373 health care professionals (HCPs) participated. All facilities (18/18: 100%) were screening patients at risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection before endoscopy. During the pandemic, we found that the total volume of endoscopic procedures decreased by 44%. Eleven facilities (11/18: 61%) followed recommendations of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES); consequently, about 35%-50% of esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy were canceled. Mask (surgical mask or N95 mask), face shield/goggle, gloves (one or two sets), and gown (with long or short sleeves) were being used by endoscopists, nurses, endoscopy technicians, and endoscope cleaning staff in all the facilities (18/18: 100%). SARS-CoV-2 infection risk assessment of HCPs was conducted daily in all the facilities (18/18: 100%), resulting in no subsequent SARS-CoV-2 infection in HCPs. Conclusion. COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on the gastrointestinal endoscopic practice. The recommendations of the JGES were appropriate as preventive measures for the SARSCoV-2 infection in the endoscopy unit and its staff.<br /> (© 2021 Hirotsugu Maruyama et al., published by Sciendo.)
- Subjects :
- Health Care Surveys
Humans
Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional prevention & control
Japan epidemiology
Personal Protective Equipment classification
Personal Protective Equipment standards
Personal Protective Equipment supply & distribution
SARS-CoV-2
Safety Management trends
COVID-19 epidemiology
COVID-19 prevention & control
COVID-19 transmission
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal methods
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal standards
Infection Control instrumentation
Infection Control methods
Infection Control organization & administration
Occupational Exposure prevention & control
Risk Assessment
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2501-062X
- Volume :
- 59
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Romanian journal of internal medicine = Revue roumaine de medecine interne
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33826812
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2478/rjim-2020-0038