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Statements for conducting high-resolution manometry during the COVID-19 pandemic
Hideki Mori1, Jan Tack1, Hidekazu Suzuki2
1Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Diseases (TARGID), University of Leuven, Leuven 3000, Belgium.
Abstract:
To ensure the safety of medical personnel is important during the new coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Although high-resolution manometry (HRM) is an essential device for diagnosis of functional gastrointestinal disorders, it contains risks of droplet infection, contact infection and aerosol-borne infection. Screening tests such as PCR, serology test to detect COVID-19 antibodies, and CT scan should be considered as well as body temperature check and anamnestic risk assessment. Moreover, the provision of protective equipment such as a mask with face shield (or goggles + mask), gloves, cap or hairnet, and a long-sleeved gown would be necessary to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
