| Literature DB >> 32616970 |
Ewerton Borges de Souza Lima1, Paulo Santoro Belangero1, Guilherme Guadagnini Falótico1, Nacime Salomão Barbachan Mansur1, Marcus Vinicius Malheiros Luzo1, Fernando Baldy Dos Reis1.
Abstract
Objective To describe the protocols implemented to adapt the orthopedic team to the COVID-19 pandemic; a secondary objective is to assess the behavior of hospital and departmental variables when implementing such measures. Methods The present is a retrospective study describing three protocols: 1) reduction in the risk of infection for patients and healthcare workers; 2) adaptation of work, academic and scientific activities; and 3) adaptation of the orthopedic treatment during the pandemic. We analyzed hospital and departmental variables, including the number of patients seen in the emergency room and outpatient clinic, the number of hospitalized patients, suspected and confirmed cases in patients and orthopedic team members, changes in teaching activities from on-site attendance to videoconferencing, and number of surgeries. Period A, from March 3 to 16, was compared with period B, from March 17 to 30, 2020, which corresponded to the implementation of the protocols. Results There was a decrease in the number of outpatients and inpatients. One confirmed and two suspected cases were notified. Among the departmental members, there were 12 suspected and 6 confirmed cases. The weekly frequency of classes was maintained, while the clinical-scientific meetings decreased from ten to three. In addition, the number of surgeries was reduced. Conclusions The present study demonstrated the feasibility and efficiency of the rapid implementation of intervention protocols in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The protocols focused on reducing the risk of infection for patients and healthcare professionals, adapting work, academic and scientific activities, and modifying the orthopedic treatment. With the application of the protocols, the healthcare, academic and scientific activities remained functional, prioritizing measures to confront the COVID-19 pandemic.Entities:
Keywords: COVID-19; hospital management; occupational safety; orthopedics; pandemics; severe acute respiratory syndrome
Year: 2020 PMID: 32616970 PMCID: PMC7316534 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1712972
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo) ISSN: 0102-3616
Protocol 1–reduction in the risk of infection for patients and healthcare workers
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| • Installation of alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispensers throughout healthcare sites; |
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| • Same measures implemented at the Emergency Room; |
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| • Installation of alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispensers at the entrances of the rooms and strategic sites at the ward |
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| • Surgical masks on all patients; |
Protocol 2–adaptation of work, academic and scientific activities
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| • Reorganization of the shifts of chiefs and physicians in adaptation to the reduced care demand; |
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| • Reduction in the number of people in academic rounds; |
Protocol 3–adaptation of the orthopedic treatment during the pandemic
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| • Preference for non-surgical treatment in borderline surgical/non-surgical orthopedic cases; |
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| • Same measures implemented at the emergency room. |
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| • Scheduling of surgeries in a day-hospital regimen whenever possible. |
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| • Suspension of elective surgeries until further notice; |
Guidance on personal protective equipment for each sector
| SECTOR | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT |
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| • Specific clothing; |
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| • Specific clothing; |
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| • Specific clothing; |
Number of visits and surgeries before and after the implementation of the protocols
| Period A | Period B | ||||
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| Sector | Total | Mean/day (minimum-maximum) | Total | Mean/day (minimum-maximum) | |
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| 1.136 | 81.1 (38-110) | 294 | 21 (10-48) | |
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| 1.575 | 157.5 (81-209) | 619 | 61.9 (30-123) | |
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| 74 | 5.3 (0-8) | 21 | 1.5 (0-8) |
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| 32 | 2.3 (0-3) | 15 | 1.1 (0-3) | |
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| 106 | 7.6 (2-13) | 36 | 2.6 (0-10) | |
Fig. 1Number of patients seen at the orthopedics emergency room of Hospital São Paulo during the two studied periods.
Fig. 2Number of patients seen at the orthopedic outpatient facility of Hospital São Paulo during the two studied periods.
Fig. 3Number of elective and urgent surgeries at the orthopedics department of Hospital São Paulo during the two studied periods.
Protocolo 1–redução do risco de contágio dos pacientes e profissionais de saúde
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| • Instalação de recipientes com álcool em gel nos locais de atendimento; |
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| • As mesmas medidas do Pronto-Socorro; |
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| • Instalação de recipientes com álcool em gel na entrada dos quartos e em locais estratégicos da enfermaria; |
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| • Colocação de máscara cirúrgica em todos os pacientes; |
Protocolo 2–adaptação das atividades laborais, acadêmicas e científicas
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| • Reorganização das escalas de plantão dos chefes e plantonistas para se adequar à diminuição da demanda por atendimentos; |
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| • Redução do número de pessoas nas visitas acadêmicas; |
Protocolo 3–adaptação do tratamento ortopédico
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| • Preferência pelo tratamento não cirúrgico nos casos ortopédicos limítrofes para tratamento cirúrgico e não cirúrgico; |
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| • As mesmas medidas do Pronto-Socorro. |
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| • Agendamento de cirurgias em regime hospital-dia, quando possível. |
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| • Suspensão das cirurgias eletivas por tempo indeterminado; |
Orientação de equipamento de proteção individual (EPI) para cada setor
| Setor | EPI |
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| • Roupa privativa; |
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| • Roupa privativa; |
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| • Roupa privativa; |
Número de atendimentos e cirurgias antes e depois da implementação dos protocolos
| Período A | Período B | ||||
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| Setor | Total | Média/dia (mínimo-máximo) | Total | Média/dia (mínimo-máximo) | |
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| 1.136 | 81,1 (38-110) | 294 | 21 (10-48) | |
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| 1.575 | 157,5 (81-209) | 619 | 61,9 (30-123) | |
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| 74 | 5,3 (0-8) | 21 | 1,5 (0-8) |
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| 32 | 2,3 (0-3) | 15 | 1,1 (0-3) | |
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| 106 | 7,6 (2-13) | 36 | 2,6 (0-10) | |
Fig. 1Gráfico representando número de pacientes atendidos no pronto-socorro de ortopedia do Hospital São Paulo (HSP) ao longo dos dois períodos estudados.
Fig. 2Gráfico representando número de pacientes atendidos nos ambulatórios de ortopedia do HSP ao longo dos dois períodos estudados.
Fig. 3Gráfico representando número de cirurgias eletivas e de urgência do departamento de ortopedia do HSP ao longo dos dois períodos estudados.