[Isolation precautions, diagnostics and organization in German emergency departments during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic, German emergency departments (ED) have been working in the area of conflict between high case load and demanding hygienic and organizational challenges. The aim of this study was to gain an overview of the current status of isolation measures, diagnostics and patient allocation of suspected COVID-19 cases.

Methods

Supported by the German Society for Interdisciplinary Emergency and Acute Medicine (DGINA) we invited leading ED physicians to answer an anonymous online survey regarding isolation measures, diagnostics and organization in emergency rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results

A total of 139 responders from all federal states and all levels of care took part in the survey. Stand

SUBMITTER: Finke M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7829031 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature