Entre pruebas y caretas: percepción sobre el reinicio de la endoscopia digestiva durante la COVID-19
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2020
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Sandoval Montero, Jorge Alonso
Ramírez Quesada, Wagner Enrique
Molina Castro, Silvia Elena
Ramírez Mayorga, Vanessa
Araya Arce, Vivian
Vargas Soto, Irene
Moreno Araya, José Antonio
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Introducción: COVID-19 ha generado una pausa en la endoscopia electiva, retrasando el diagnóstico de múltiples patologías. Existen varias propuestas para reiniciar las actividades que incluyen el tamizaje por COVID-19 y un reinicio escalonado.
Objetivo: Conocer la percepción general de los endoscopistas respecto al reinicio de procedimientos electivos, y la influencia que genera la disponibilidad de equipo de protección personal (EPP) y tamizaje.
Metodología: Se encuestan endoscopistas expertos con preguntas enfocadas a la endoscopia durante la pandemia, así como de disponibilidad de EPP y del uso de pruebas de tamizaje de SARS-CoV-2. La encuesta fue distribuida vía e-mail, mensajería instantánea y por contacto directo a distintas sociedades de endoscopia, obteniendo respuesta completa de 168 médicos.
Resultados: 88% de los encuestados no practican tamizaje por COVID-19 sin embargo un 70% considera apropiada esta práctica. El 80% afirma contar con EPP adecuado. El 94% de los médicos afirma que deben reiniciarse los procedimientos lo antes posible.
Conclusiones: Los endoscopistas latinoamericanos con mayor disponibilidad de EPP, así como la implementación de tamizaje de SARS-CoV-2, presentaron mayor disposición a reiniciar las endoscopias electivas.
Introduction: COVID-19 has paused elective procedures and delayed the diagnosis of multiple pathologies. Different proposals have been recommended for restarting elective procedures, including screening tests and a gradual restart. Objective: To know the perception of Latin American endoscopists regarding the restart of elective procedures, and how the availability of personal protection equipment (PPE) and prior testing may influence this perception. Methods: A web-based survey was developed by endoscopy experts, based in the development of endoscopy, availability of PPE and screening tests, which was distributed via e-mail, social media and direct contact by one author to several societies. Full response was obtained from 168 endoscopists during May 2020. Results: 88% of surveyed endoscopists don’t screen for COVID-19 prior to endoscopy, however, 70% consider this appropriate. 80% affirm having PPE. 94% believe that endoscopic practice must be restarted as soon as possible. Conclusions: Latin American endoscopists with greater amount of PPE and prior testing for SARS-CoV-2 were more willing to restart elective procedures than those in limited scenarios.
Introduction: COVID-19 has paused elective procedures and delayed the diagnosis of multiple pathologies. Different proposals have been recommended for restarting elective procedures, including screening tests and a gradual restart. Objective: To know the perception of Latin American endoscopists regarding the restart of elective procedures, and how the availability of personal protection equipment (PPE) and prior testing may influence this perception. Methods: A web-based survey was developed by endoscopy experts, based in the development of endoscopy, availability of PPE and screening tests, which was distributed via e-mail, social media and direct contact by one author to several societies. Full response was obtained from 168 endoscopists during May 2020. Results: 88% of surveyed endoscopists don’t screen for COVID-19 prior to endoscopy, however, 70% consider this appropriate. 80% affirm having PPE. 94% believe that endoscopic practice must be restarted as soon as possible. Conclusions: Latin American endoscopists with greater amount of PPE and prior testing for SARS-CoV-2 were more willing to restart elective procedures than those in limited scenarios.
Descripción
COVID-19 ha generado una pausa en la endoscopia electiva, retrasando el diagnóstico de múltiples patologías. Existen varias propuestas para reiniciar las actividades que incluyen el tamizaje por COVID-19 y un reinicio escalonado.
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COVID-19, Endoscopia, Pruebas de tamizaje, Equipo de protección personal (EPP), Endoscopy, Screening tests, Personal protection equipment (PPE)
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https://www.endoscopia-ameg.com/frame_esp.php?id=124