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Burns and COVID-19-Initial Experience and Challenges
Shalabh Kumar1, Rakesh Kain1, Amrita More1
1Department of Burns, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi, India.
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic reduced burn admissions by 42.6%. Effective screening, segregation, and testing of patients and healthcare workers were crucial for managing burn care during the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant healthcare challenges globally.
- Managing burn patients requires prolonged care and increases infection susceptibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the epidemiology of burn admissions and COVID-19 infections among patients and healthcare workers in a burns department during the pandemic.
- To describe the challenges and strategies employed in managing burn care amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective observational study was conducted from January 30 to July 15, 2020.
- Data collected included burn admissions, patient COVID-19 status, and healthcare worker COVID-19 status within the burns department.
Main Results:
- Burn admissions decreased by 42.6% compared to the previous year.
- 17 patients (3.67%) and 29 healthcare workers (8.68%) tested positive for COVID-19.
- Management strategies were adapted based on evolving pandemic dynamics and institutional policies.
Conclusions:
- Effective screening protocols for patients and healthcare workers are essential.
- Proper segregation of COVID-19 positive/suspect individuals from negative individuals is critical.
- A low threshold for COVID-19 testing aids in mitigating transmission within the burns department.
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