Expert consensus on the management process of gynecological emergency under the regular epidemic prevention and...

Area of Science:

• Medicine
• Public Health
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• China continues to manage the COVID-19 pandemic with ongoing sporadic cases.
• Healthcare personnel, particularly in emergency departments, face significant infection exposure risks.
• Gynecological emergencies are often complex and frequently necessitate surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish recommendations for the management of gynecological emergency patients.
• To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 for medical staff.
• To optimize the diagnosis and treatment pathways for gynecological emergencies under routine prevention and control measures.

Main Methods:

• Referencing national COVID-19 prevention and control regulations.
• Summarizing clinical experiences from Wuhan during the COVID-19 battle.
• Developing consensus-based guidelines for patient triage, reception, consultation, admission, and surgical management.
• Providing recommendations for environmental disinfection and medical waste management.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive consensus report with actionable recommendations.
• Optimized protocols for gynecological emergency patient flow.
• Enhanced safety measures for healthcare professionals in emergency settings.

Conclusions:

• The consensus provides a framework for safe and effective care of gynecological emergency patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Implementation of these guidelines can mitigate infection risks for medical personnel.
• This approach supports the continuation of essential gynecological services while maintaining public health standards.