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2020, Number 3

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Ortho-tips 2020; 16 (3)

Pediatric Orthopedic and Trauma Care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Arana HEI, Colmenares BDR, Cuevas De Alba, Carlos; Flores NHH

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 140-147
PDF size: 103.08 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The recommendations of the Federación Mexicana de Colegios de Ortopedia y Traumatología A.C. are established, specific for the Subespeciality in Pediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology. The different scenarios of the pediatric orthopaedics actions in medical, surgical, emergency, elective and administrative activities are mentioned. These cares and prerogatives vary completely in each area, and it is necessary to establish them to avoid the under or overuse of protection resources. Recommendations are made in 4 specific sections defined as: Protection of the Physician, protection of paramedical personnel, protection of the patients and relatives, as well as the safety of the physician in non-healthcare activities such as continuing education and administrative work. Likewise, the different alternatives for the use of consultations and assistance activities, as well as continuing medical education, wich include, in addition to telemedicine, the different platforms and tools so that, using the virtual form, the resident in Orthopaedics and Traumatology and Pediatric Orthopaedic fellowship, do not interrupt their consultations, courses and trainings or classes in pre or post grade. Last but not least, regardless of speciality, the physician must have basic knowledge of COVID-19 disease including initial diagnosis and treatment, clinical symptoms, contagion period, comorbidities, etcetera.


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