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Hemodialysis vascular access care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Source :
- Journal of the Chinese Medical Association; Jul2020, Vol. 83 Issue 7, p634-638, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Dialysis patients are more vulnerable and susceptible to the severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection due to multiple comorbidities. Since Taiwan has the highest incidence and prevalence of treated end-stage kidney disease world-wide, it is crucial to act in advance to prevent a potential disaster. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we implement proactive infection control measures to prevent it from spreading without sacrificing the dialysis care quality. In this article, we focused on hemodialysis vascular access (HVA) care in particular. As a life-line of hemodialysis (HD) patients, HVA care has a profound impact on the patient’s quality of dialysis and life. Specifically, in our facility, the working and office areas of the HD units are separated to reduce cross-infection. All elective procedures for HVA are postponed, and operating rooms equipped with a negative-pressure anteroom are used for the suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. Herein, we share how we modified our HVA care policy not only to prevent our patients from COVID-19 infection but also to maintain the quality of HVA care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17264901
- Volume :
- 83
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the Chinese Medical Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 144414236
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/JCMA.0000000000000348