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Management of COVID-19 infection in patients undergoing hemodialysis

Boushab Mohamed Boushab1,2, Noukhoum Koné3, Sidi El-Wafi Ould Baba2

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Kiffa Regional Hospital, Assaba, Mauritania.

The Pan African Medical Journal
|September 27, 2021
PubMed

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This study outlines COVID-19 prevention strategies for hemodialysis patients in Mauritania. Strict patient care and hygiene in a safe environment led to the successful recovery of all infected dialysis patients.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nephrology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) poses a significant threat to the global population, especially individuals undergoing dialysis.
  • Dialysis patients represent a vulnerable group requiring specific preventive measures against infectious diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and propose recommendations for the prevention and containment of COVID-19 within a hemodialysis center.
  • To address the unique challenges of managing COVID-19 in a regional hospital setting in Mauritania.

Main Methods:

  • Involved the hospitalization of both COVID-19-infected (n=11) and uninfected (n=16) dialysis patients for up to three weeks.
  • Focused on patient management strategies within a resource-limited environment.

Main Results:

  • All hospitalized COVID-19-infected dialysis patients achieved a full recovery.
  • Implementation of enhanced patient care and hygiene protocols contributed to favorable outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective patient care and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment are crucial for managing COVID-19 in hemodialysis centers.
  • These findings underscore the feasibility of successful COVID-19 patient management even in resource-constrained healthcare settings.

Keywords:
COVID-19Mauritaniadialysis patientsepidemic

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