Good practices for ultrasound examinations in gynecology and obstetrics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Filho, Fernando Maia Peixoto
Garrido, Adriana Gualda
Carmo, Anselmo Verlangieri
Becker Júnior, Eduardo
Rezende, Guilherme de Castro
Werner Junior, Heron
Amin Junior, Joffre
Leão, Jorge Roberto Di Tommaso
Nardozza, Luciano Marcondes Machado
Machado, Luiz Eduardo
Sarno, Manoel Alfredo Curvelo
Beitune, Patricia El
Neto, Pedro Pires Ferreira
Kobayashi, Sergio
Costa, Fabricio da Silva
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2021
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Routine ultrasound examinations by specialists are an essential part of prenatal care and should be performed even in the extraordinary situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The routine of obstetric and gynecological ultrasound services during COVID-19 pandemic period was changed to increase the protection of the patient, her fetus and her family, as well as of health professionals involved in care.
The impossibility of maintaining the recommended distance during the ultrasound examination requires rigorous and systematic precautions, because patients and health professionals are exposed to COVID-19 infection.
Given the ...
View more >Routine ultrasound examinations by specialists are an essential part of prenatal care and should be performed even in the extraordinary situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The routine of obstetric and gynecological ultrasound services during COVID-19 pandemic period was changed to increase the protection of the patient, her fetus and her family, as well as of health professionals involved in care. The impossibility of maintaining the recommended distance during the ultrasound examination requires rigorous and systematic precautions, because patients and health professionals are exposed to COVID-19 infection. Given the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the performance of ultrasound examinations in gynecology and obstetrics must be based on a priority assessment and in accordance with Febrasgo protocols. COVID-19 infection within health services must be avoided at all costs. Part of this strategy involves the surveillance of employees in the sector and the systematic use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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View more >Routine ultrasound examinations by specialists are an essential part of prenatal care and should be performed even in the extraordinary situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The routine of obstetric and gynecological ultrasound services during COVID-19 pandemic period was changed to increase the protection of the patient, her fetus and her family, as well as of health professionals involved in care. The impossibility of maintaining the recommended distance during the ultrasound examination requires rigorous and systematic precautions, because patients and health professionals are exposed to COVID-19 infection. Given the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the performance of ultrasound examinations in gynecology and obstetrics must be based on a priority assessment and in accordance with Febrasgo protocols. COVID-19 infection within health services must be avoided at all costs. Part of this strategy involves the surveillance of employees in the sector and the systematic use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Journal Title
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia / RBGO Gynecology and Obstetrics
Volume
43
Issue
1
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Subject
Obstetrics and gynaecology