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[Recommendations for normalizing the medical practices of burn treatment during the outbreak of coronavirus disease
1State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Institute of Burn Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University (the Third Military Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.
Abstract:
2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is one of the beta coronaviruses and is identified as the pathogen of the severe " coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)" in 2019. China manages COVID-19 according to the reguirement of the highest level infectious diseases in China. Currently, the prevention and control of COVID-19 in China is at a critical period. Burn Department as an emergency discipline is confronted with risk of 2019-nCoV infection. Based on the guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 (6th trial edition), in combination with the latest literature at home and abroad, the features of the COVID-19, the recommendations for the COVID-19 prevention and control issued by the National Health Commission of China, and the management experience of COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment of other related disciplines, we put forward some recommendations for the medical practices of burn treatment during the outbreak of the COVID-19 in outpatient and emergency, inpatient treatment, and the management of operation theatres and wards, etc. We hope these recommendations could benefit the medical professionals in the field of burn treatment and relevant hospital management during the outbreak of COVID-19, improve burn treatment, and avoid or reduce the risk of infection of medical staff.
Insights
This study provides recommendations for burn treatment during the COVID-19 outbreak. It aims to protect medical staff and patients from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in burn departments.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Emergency Medicine
- Burn Care
Background:
- The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) poses infection risks to emergency departments, including Burn Departments.
- China's management of COVID-19 is at a critical stage, necessitating specific protocols for high-risk areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose evidence-based recommendations for burn treatment during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- To safeguard medical personnel and patients from SARS-CoV-2 infection within burn care settings.
Main Methods:
- Synthesized guidelines for COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment (6th trial edition).
- Incorporated the latest domestic and international literature on COVID-19.
- Considered recommendations from China's National Health Commission and management experiences from related disciplines.
Main Results:
- Developed recommendations for outpatient, emergency, inpatient, operating theatre, and ward management in burn treatment.
- Addressed the unique challenges faced by burn departments during the pandemic.
Conclusions:
- The proposed recommendations aim to improve burn treatment quality during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Implementing these guidelines can help mitigate infection risks for healthcare professionals and patients in burn care.
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