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COVID-19: Initial experience of an international group of hand surgeons

F Ducournau1, M Arianni2, S Awwad3

  • 1Icube CNRS 7357, department of hand surgery, hôpital de Hautepierre, university hospital of Strasbourg, FMTS, university of Strasbourg, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg cedex, France.

Hand Surgery & Rehabilitation
|April 13, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Hand surgeons worldwide implemented varied COVID-19 safety protocols. Developing an international consensus for hand surgery practices during pandemics is crucial for future preparedness.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted global medical practices.
  • Hand surgery, while not immediately apparent, was impacted by these changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the diverse measures adopted by hand surgeons globally in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To identify variations in hand surgery protocols during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • An online questionnaire survey was distributed.
  • Data were collected from 47 hand surgeons across 34 countries.

Main Results:

  • Significant variations were observed in protocols concerning visitors, operating room staff, and patient care areas (waiting rooms, wards, emergency rooms).
  • The study highlights a lack of standardized international practices.

Conclusions:

  • Immediate development of an international consensus for hand surgery practices during viral pandemics is necessary.
  • This consensus should address current and future pandemic scenarios to ensure consistent patient care and safety.

Keywords:
COVID-19Chirurgie de la mainCoronavirusCovid_19EpidemicHand SurgeryPandemicPandémieÉpidémie

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