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Changes from COVID-19. A perspective from internal pediatric medicine

Pedro J Alcalá Minagorre1, Enrique Villalobos Pinto2, José Miguel Ramos Fernández3

  • 1Unidad de Hospitalización Pediátrica, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.

Anales De Pediatria
|October 19, 2020
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted pediatric hospital care, necessitating proactive strategies for readiness and operability. This review offers resources for pediatric hospital medicine practitioners facing future epidemic challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Hospital Medicine
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic profoundly disrupted hospital pediatric medicine services.
  • Existing healthcare models required adaptation to manage new challenges posed by the pandemic.
  • Hospital internal pediatrics is crucial for integrated care of hospitalized children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic on pediatric care.
  • To explore strategies for pediatric hospital readiness and operability during epidemics.
  • To review challenges and opportunities in pediatric hospital medicine during and after the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article analyzing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric hospital medicine.
  • It synthesizes existing scientific knowledge and best practices.
  • The review considers perspectives on future outbreaks and coexistence with other viral infections.

Main Results:

  • The pandemic necessitated significant changes in hospital pediatric units.
  • It highlighted the need for preparedness for future epidemics and potential integration with adult care.
  • Assistance for chronically ill children, safety, teaching, and ethical considerations were reviewed.

Conclusions:

  • Hospital pediatric medicine requires proactive measures and adaptation for epidemic preparedness.
  • Internal pediatric medicine practitioners need resources to navigate future challenges in hospitalization units.
  • The review provides a framework for enhancing pediatric care models in crisis situations.

Keywords:
COVID-19Hospital medicineInternal pediatric medicinePediatric hospitalsSARS-CoV-2

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