Lorenza Driul1, Francesco Meroi2, Fabiana Cecchini3, Alessia Sala4, Daniele Orso5, Diana Padovani6, Serena Rovida7, Teresa Dogareschi8, Luigi Vetrugno9, Tiziana Bove10. 1. Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy. lorenza.driul@uniud.it. 2. Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy. franzcesco@hotmail.it. 3. Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy. cecchinifabiana@gmail.com. 4. Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy. alessiasala.sissa@gmail.com. 5. Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy. sd7782.do@gmail.com. 6. Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy. padovanidiana@gmail.com. 7. Royal London Hospital, Barts Trust NHS, Whitechapel Rd, Whitechapel, London E1 1FR, United Kingdom. sererovida@gmail.com. 8. University-Hospital of Udine, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, P.le S. Maria della Misericordia n° 15, 33100 Udine, Italy. teresa.dogareschi@asufc.sanita.fvg.it. 9. Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy. luigi.vetrugno@uniud.it. 10. Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Clinic, via Colugna n° 50, 33100 Udine, Italy. tiziana.bove@uniud.it.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK: The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (or SARS-CoV 2) has significantly struck the healthcare system worldwide. Over the course of a few weeks, hospitals reorganized their internal structure entirely at any level of care, from the Emergency rooms to Departments, including all the medical specialties. METHODS: In order to cope with the contingent state of emergency, the Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit of the University Hospital in Udine introduced new protocols and guidance for the usual standard of care, ensuring a safe environment for both healthcare providers and patients. RESULTS: By a continuous update of scientific evidence, the department was able to increase capacity as well as maintain flexibility when a higher number of admissions was required. CONCLUSION: We aimed to share our experience, which provided a relevant lesson about what to expect and how to prepare a referral center for high-risk pregnancy in response to a pandemic such as COVID-19.
BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK: The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (or SARS-CoV 2) has significantly struck the healthcare system worldwide. Over the course of a few weeks, hospitals reorganized their internal structure entirely at any level of care, from the Emergency rooms to Departments, including all the medical specialties. METHODS: In order to cope with the contingent state of emergency, the Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit of the University Hospital in Udine introduced new protocols and guidance for the usual standard of care, ensuring a safe environment for both healthcare providers and patients. RESULTS: By a continuous update of scientific evidence, the department was able to increase capacity as well as maintain flexibility when a higher number of admissions was required. CONCLUSION: We aimed to share our experience, which provided a relevant lesson about what to expect and how to prepare a referral center for high-risk pregnancy in response to a pandemic such as COVID-19.