Discussions on the emergency medical procedure of children's hospitals against COVID-19 epidemic

VernacularTitle: 新型冠状病毒疫情期间儿童医院诊疗应急流程探讨
Author: Hongzhen XU ¹ ; Shuohui CHEN ; Tianlin WANG ; Gang YU ; Can LAI ; Qiang SHU
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1. National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, National Children's Regional Medical Center, the Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310052, China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: COVID-19; Children' s hospital; Emergency response; Comprehensive prevention and control
From: Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2020;36(0):E009-E009
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: December 2019 witnessed the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, Hubei province of China, which has soon spread nationwide and across national borders, posting a menacing pandemic threat. Children are themselves highly susceptible infectious diseases in normal times not to mention an epidemic period. Coupled with the high incidence of seasonal influenza, it is imperative to strengthen epidemiological screening of children, along with effective isolation, treatment, prevention and control measures. In view of specifics of the hospital, the authors proposed to further improve the medical emergency procedure, strictly enforcing screening and isolation regulations, and standardizing medical procedure. They also proposed scientific layout and use of the infection wards. These measures are designed to control the epidemic and protect the safety of medical staff.