Maintenance of Elective Patient Care at Berlin University Children's Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: Background: In Germany, so far the COVID-19 pandemic evolved in two distinct waves, the first beginning in February and the second in July, 2020. The Berlin University Children's Hospital at Charité (BCH) had to ensure treatment for children not infected and infected with SARS-CoV-2. Prevention of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infection of patients and staff was a paramount goal. Pediatric hospitals worldwide discontinued elective treatments and established a centralized admission process. Methods: The response of BCH to the pandemic adapted to emerging evidence. This resulted in centralized admission via one ward exclusively dedicated to children with unclear SARS-CoV-2 status and discontinuation of elective treatment during the first wave, but maintenance of elective care and decen

SUBMITTER: Terliesner N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8435743 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature