Infection control measures and practice in gastrointestinal endoscopy departments during the novel coronavirus infection period

Xu Zhang; Qian Zhao; Xiaona Kang; Xinlan LU; Mudan Ren; Juan Zhang; Li Ren; Suhong Zhang; Zhiyong Zhang; Yan Yin; Junwang XU; Shuixiang HE; Guifang LU

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Infection control measures and practice in gastrointestinal endoscopy departments during the novel coronavirus infection period

VernacularTitle:新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情下消化内镜中心的感控措施与实践
Author: Xu ZHANG ¹ ; Qian ZHAO ¹ ; Xiaona KANG ¹ ; Xinlan LU ¹ ; Mudan REN ¹ ; Juan ZHANG ¹ ; Li REN ¹ ; Suhong ZHANG ¹ ; Zhiyong ZHANG ¹ ; Yan YIN ¹ ; Junwang XU ¹ ; Shuixiang HE ¹ ; Guifang LU ¹
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1. Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: coronavirus disease 2019; gastrointestinal endoscope; infection prevention and control
From: Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2021;42(1):128-131,151
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: 【Objective】 To explore and evaluate infection control measures of preventing cross-contamination of novel coronavirus during gastrointestinal endoscopy treatment. 【Methods】 According to the hospital’s infection control requirements and related documents, infection control measures were formulated and implemented by combining with our actual clinical situation, including the management of the endoscope room, management and protection of patients and endoscopists. Then, we evaluated the effect of these measures. 【Results】 From January 25 to March 10, 2020, a total of 71 patients (53 males and 18 females) completed gastrointestinal endoscopy treatment, with an average age of 54 years (28-81 years). There were 36 (50.7%) cases of emergency treatment. All patients had been kept in quarantine for about 14 days (24±13), and no cross-contamination of novel coronavirus occurred. 【Conclusion】 During the novel coronavirus infection epidemic period, reasonable and effective measures should be taken to minimize the risk of infection in doctors and patients. The endoscope center should strengthen preoperative screening and management of patients, master indications of endoscopic procedures, complete endoscopists’ management and protection work, strictly follow the specifications of sterilizing gastrointestinal endoscopes, and construct the layout of "three zones and two passages".