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Hospital preparedness and management of pediatric population during COVID-19 outbreak
Yasser M Kazzaz1,2,3, Hamad Alkhalaf1,2,3, Musaed Alharbi1,2,3
1Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Insights
The Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is increasingly reported in children. This paper outlines essential pediatric hospital preparedness strategies, including workforce, supplies, and infection control, for managing COVID-19 patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Public health preparedness
- Epidemiology of viral infections
Background:
- Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) cases in children are rising compared to previous coronaviruses.
- While pediatric COVID-19 rates are lower than adults, high transmissibility necessitates focused preparedness.
- Existing preparedness plans for severe acute respiratory syndrome and Middle East respiratory syndrome may not fully address COVID-19 in pediatric populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize key considerations for pediatric hospital preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To provide guidance on hospital-level strategies including workforce, equipment, and supply chain management.
- To outline management approaches for pediatric COVID-19 patients in critical care, emergency departments, and operating rooms.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of current recommendations for pediatric hospital preparedness.
- Analysis of COVID-19 transmission dynamics in pediatric populations.
- Review of infection prevention and control strategies relevant to pediatric care settings.
Main Results:
- Hospital preparedness requires a multi-faceted approach encompassing workforce, equipment, and supply chain.
- Capacity planning is crucial for managing surges in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
- Effective infection prevention strategies are vital across all pediatric care areas, especially high-risk zones.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric hospitals must develop robust, comprehensive preparedness plans for COVID-19.
- Proactive planning for workforce, supplies, and patient management is essential for optimal pediatric care.
- Adapting existing protocols and implementing new strategies are critical for safeguarding children during the pandemic.
Abstract:
With the recent pandemic of Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), there has been a higher number of reported cases in children more than to the prior Corona Virus-related diseases, namely, severe acute respiratory syndrome and the Middle East respiratory syndrome. The rate of COVID-19 in children is lower than adults; however, due to high transmission rate, the number of reported cases in children has been increasing. With the rising numbers among children, it is imperative to develop preparedness plans for the pediatric population at the hospital level, departmental level, and patient care areas. This paper summarizes important considerations for pediatric hospital preparedness at the hospital level that includes workforce, equipment, supply; capacity planning, and infection prevention strategies, it also span over the management of COVID-19 pediatric patients in high-risk areas such as critical care areas, Emergency Department and operative rooms.
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