Changes in obstetric practices in the first 3 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in a private tertiary hospital: A descriptive cross-sectional study
- Author:
Kristine Mae A. de Guzman
1
;
Agnes L. Soriano-Estrella
1
,
2
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Obstetric protocol; SARS‑CoV‑2
- MeSH: COVID‑19; Pandemics; Quarantine
- From: Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2021;45(6):229-236
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Background:With the increasing number of COVID positive cases still being reported in the country, coupled with the possible vulnerability of pregnant patients to the disease, aggressive measures must be taken by all institutions to ensure safety of the patients.
Objective:This study aimed to the determine the clinical profile and pregnancy outcome of patients who were admitted at a tertiary private hospital in Metro Manila from March 16, 2020 to June 15, 2020 in relation to the protocols that were implemented in response coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Methods:The protocols and guidelines implemented by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of a private tertiary hospital in Metro Manila from March 16, 2020 to June 15, 2020 were retrieved. The case record of patients who were admitted and delivered during this period were retrieved and reviewed for pertinent data, which were recorded in a patient data collection form.
Results:During the 3-month study period, COVID positive pregnant patients were effectively separated from COVID negative patients from admission to discharge based on a health declaration form and universal reverse transcriptase polymerized chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing. Discharge was facilitated after 12–48 h for uncomplicated deliveries and post partum follow-up was done via telemedicine.
Conclusion:The separation of COVID positive from COVID negative patients based on symptoms and RT-PCR results were effective in ensuring the safety of patients. - Full text:PhilippJObstetGynecol456229-2202351_060703.pdf
