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COVID 19 Pandemic and Emergency Service Triage

Year 2020, Volume: 3 Issue: 3, 96 - 98, 30.09.2020

Abstract

With the COVID 19 pandemic, the importance of efficient use of resources during epidemics has been understood again. Triage should be done at every stage of health services in terms of efficient resource use. In order to protect healthcare personnel during the pandemic, it is ne-cessary to have sufficient personal protection equipment and use it appropriately. Pandemic triage should begin from the main entrance of the hospital. Separate areas should be arranged for the evaluation of symptomatic patients. In addition, measures should be taken to prevent other patients from interrupting their treatment.

References

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  • Solnica A, Barski L, Jotkowitz A. Allocation of scarce resources during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Jewish ethical perspective. J Med Ethics. 2020;46(7):444-446. doi:10.1136/medethics-2020-106242
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  • Center for Disease Control CDC. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Triage of Suspected COVID-19 Patients. Published online 2020:1-5. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/hcp/non-us-settings/sop-triage-prevent-transmission.html
  • WHO. Algorithm for COVID-19 triage and referral. World Heal Organ West Pacific Reg. 2020;(March):1-6.
  • Chopra V, Toner E, Waldhorn R, et al. How should U.S. Hospitals prepare for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Ann Intern Med. 2020;172(9). doi:10.7326/M20-0907
  • Cao Y, Li Q, Chen J, et al. Hospital Emergency Management Plan During the COVID-19 Epidemic. Acad Emerg Med. 2020;27(4):309-311. doi:10.1111/acem.13951
  • Establishing Triage Stations at Healthcare Facilities : Key Instructions and Tips. https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/Covid-19/Techinical documents/Establishing COVID-19 triage stations at healthcare facilities - Key instructions and tips.pdf
  • Peros G, Gronki F, Molitor N, et al. Organizing a COVID-19 triage unit: a Swiss perspective. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2020;9(1):1506-1513. doi:10.1080/22221751.2020.1787107
  • Sayburn A. Covid-19: PHE upgrades PPE advice for all patient contacts with risk of infection. BMJ. 2020;369(April):m1391. doi:10.1136/bmj.m1391
  • Kampf G, Todt D, Pfaender S,et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents. J Hosp Infect. 2020;104(3):246-251. doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022
  • Information for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Accessed October 20, 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/index.html
  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Triage Precautions FAQ. Accessed October 20, 2020. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2500120-overview#a2
  • Örnek Büken N. COVID 19 Pandemisi ve Etik Konular. Sağlık ve Toplum. 2020;(Özel Sayı):15-26.
  • British Medical Association. COVID-19 – Ethical Issues. A guidance note. 2020;(March):1-9.
  • Kramer JB, Brown DE, Kopar PK. Ethics in the Time of Coronavirus: Recommendations in the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Am Coll Surg. 2020;230(6):1114-1118. doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.04.004

COVID 19 Pandemisi ve Acil Servis Triyajı

Year 2020, Volume: 3 Issue: 3, 96 - 98, 30.09.2020

Abstract

COVID 19 pandemisi ile beraber salgınlar esnasında kaynakların etkin kullanımının önemi tekrar anlaşılmıştır. Triyaj etkin kaynak kullanımı açısından sağlık hizmetlerinin her basamağında yapılmalıdır. Pandemi esnasında sağlık personelinin korunması için kişisel korunma ekipmanlarının yeterli olması ve uygun şekilde kullanımı gereklidir. Hastane ana girişlerinden itibaren pandemi triyajı yapılmalıdır. Semptomatik hastaların değerlendirilmesi için ayrı alanlar düzenlenmelidir. Ayrıca diğer hastaların tedavilerinin aksamaması için önlem alınmalıdır.

References

  • Medical Dictionary. Accessed September 27, 2020. https://www.online-medical-dictionary.org/definitions-t/triage.html
  • Cots JM, Alós J, Bárcena M, et al. Since January 2020 Elsevier has created a COVID-19 resource centre with free information in English and Mandarin on the novel coronavirus COVID- 19 . The COVID-19 resource centre is hosted on Elsevier Connect , the company ’ s public news and information . 2020;(January).
  • Solnica A, Barski L, Jotkowitz A. Allocation of scarce resources during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Jewish ethical perspective. J Med Ethics. 2020;46(7):444-446. doi:10.1136/medethics-2020-106242
  • Challen K, Bentley A, Bright J, et al. Clinical review: Mass casualty triage - Pandemic influenza and critical care. Crit Care. 2007;11(2). doi:10.1186/cc5732
  • Center for Disease Control CDC. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Triage of Suspected COVID-19 Patients. Published online 2020:1-5. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/hcp/non-us-settings/sop-triage-prevent-transmission.html
  • WHO. Algorithm for COVID-19 triage and referral. World Heal Organ West Pacific Reg. 2020;(March):1-6.
  • Chopra V, Toner E, Waldhorn R, et al. How should U.S. Hospitals prepare for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Ann Intern Med. 2020;172(9). doi:10.7326/M20-0907
  • Cao Y, Li Q, Chen J, et al. Hospital Emergency Management Plan During the COVID-19 Epidemic. Acad Emerg Med. 2020;27(4):309-311. doi:10.1111/acem.13951
  • Establishing Triage Stations at Healthcare Facilities : Key Instructions and Tips. https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/Covid-19/Techinical documents/Establishing COVID-19 triage stations at healthcare facilities - Key instructions and tips.pdf
  • Peros G, Gronki F, Molitor N, et al. Organizing a COVID-19 triage unit: a Swiss perspective. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2020;9(1):1506-1513. doi:10.1080/22221751.2020.1787107
  • Sayburn A. Covid-19: PHE upgrades PPE advice for all patient contacts with risk of infection. BMJ. 2020;369(April):m1391. doi:10.1136/bmj.m1391
  • Kampf G, Todt D, Pfaender S,et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents. J Hosp Infect. 2020;104(3):246-251. doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022
  • Information for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Accessed October 20, 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/index.html
  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Triage Precautions FAQ. Accessed October 20, 2020. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2500120-overview#a2
  • Örnek Büken N. COVID 19 Pandemisi ve Etik Konular. Sağlık ve Toplum. 2020;(Özel Sayı):15-26.
  • British Medical Association. COVID-19 – Ethical Issues. A guidance note. 2020;(March):1-9.
  • Kramer JB, Brown DE, Kopar PK. Ethics in the Time of Coronavirus: Recommendations in the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Am Coll Surg. 2020;230(6):1114-1118. doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.04.004
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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects Clinical Sciences
Journal Section Review
Authors

Mehmet Mahir Kunt 0000-0002-2805-2123

Mehmet Ali Karaca 0000-0003-0876-2811

Publication Date September 30, 2020
Published in Issue Year 2020 Volume: 3 Issue: 3

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AMA Kunt MM, Karaca MA. COVID 19 Pandemisi ve Acil Servis Triyajı. Anatolian J Emerg Med. September 2020;3(3):96-98.