Middle East respiratory syndrome in children

Al-Sehaibany, Fares S

doi:10.15537/smj.2017.4.15777

Cited by 13 publications

(18 citation statements)

References 49 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…In dental clinics, high‐speed handpieces and ultrasonic scalers are the primary aerosol producers; however, other less invasive dental treatments such as oral exams and intraoral radiographs may produce infectious droplets through gagging and coughing 20‐22 . Literature shows that up to 97% of these aerosols may be removed from the field with use of high volume evacuation (HVE) suction; however, HVE is not always routinely used during these procedures 23,24 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Modifications of emergency dental clinic protocols to combat COVID‐19 transmission

Long

Ward

Pruett

et al. 2020

Special Care in Dentistry

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

During the COVID-19 pandemic, incidence rates for dental diseases will continue unabated. However, the intent to prevent the spread of this lethal respiratory disease will likely lead to reduced treatment access due to restrictions on population movements. These changes have the potential to increase dental-related emergency department visits and subsequently contribute to greater viral transmission. Moreover, dentists experience unique challenges with preventing transmission due to frequent aerosol-producing procedures. This paper presents reviews and protocols implemented by directors and residents at the Dental College of Georgia to manage a dental emergency clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic. The methods presented include committee-based prioritization of dental patients, a multilayered screening process, team rotations with social and temporal spacing, and modified treatment room protocols. These efforts aid in the reduction of viral transmission, conservation of personal protective equipment, and expand provider availability. These protocols transcend a university and hospital-based models and are applicable to private and corporate models.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Modifications of emergency dental clinic protocols to combat COVID‐19 transmission

Long

Ward

Pruett

et al. 2020

Special Care in Dentistry

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Distinctive work setting makes DHPs to come in close contact with the patients and aerosols during certain dental procedures leading to the heightened risk of MERS-CoV transmission from infected patients. [ 12 ] To formulate and implement effective prevention and control strategies of MERS-CoV within the dental field, comprehensive knowledge of the MERS-CoV dynamics is needed. Previous studies that assessed the knowledge and attitude of DHPs were in limited to the dental students, interns, and other staff without much emphasis on registered dental practitioners.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Knowledge and attitude of dental health professionals about middle east respiratory syndrome in Saudi Arabia

Al-Thomairy

Baseer

Assery

et al. 2018

J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Aim and Objective:This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of practicing dental health professionals (DHPs) (dentist and dental auxiliaries) toward Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Saudi Arabia.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional descriptive study was undertaken among practicing DHPs in Saudi Arabia. A total of 202 DHPs participated in this study. Knowledge and attitude were assessed using self-administered and pretested questionnaire. The questionnaire was administered online through Survey Monkey® program by sending link to the registered E-mail. Descriptive statistics were performed on demographic data. Mean knowledge and mean attitude scores of DHPs were calculated. Mann–Whitney U-test and Kruskal–Wallis tests were used to disclose the differences between study variables. Chi-square tests and Spearman's correlation tests were applied to find the associations between the variables.Results:The study participants showed mean knowledge score of 12.26 ± 2.27 (based on 17 knowledge questions) and attitude score of 8.63 ± 1.68 (based on 10 attitude questions). The spearman's test showed the positive correlation between knowledge and attitude of DHPs about MERS (r = 0.093, P = 0.188). Knowledge gaps were reflected in questions related to the duration of infectivity (47.5%), treatment of MERS (39.6%), reservoir of MERS-CoV (38.1%), availability of vaccination against MERS-CoV (25.2%), the likelihood of infection (24.3%), and the type of MERS-CoV (23.3%). DHPs showed a positive attitude toward adherence to universal precautions given by CDC and WHO (0.94 ± 0.25), active participation infection control program (0.94 ± 0.24), and use of gowns, gloves, mask, and goggles while dealing with MERS-CoV patients (0.97 ± 0.17). Male DHPs showed significantly higher knowledge and positive attitude toward MERS-CoV infection compared to females.Conclusion:DHPs participated in this study showed good knowledge and positive attitude toward MERS. However, still few lacunae in the knowledge and attitudes toward MERS-CoV were found requiring extensive educational programs.

show abstract

“…The incubation period varies from 2 to 15 days. 26 The means of transmission of this virus can be through bioaerosols and secretion droplets liberated through speech, respiration, and coughing, as well as contact with contaminated hands and objects on mucous membranes. 27 The infection of MERS-CoV in patients can be characterized by fever, cough, shortness of breath, 1 chills, sore throat, myalgia, arthralgia, vomiting, and diarrhea.…”

Section: Mers-covmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…27 The infection of MERS-CoV in patients can be characterized by fever, cough, shortness of breath, 1 chills, sore throat, myalgia, arthralgia, vomiting, and diarrhea. 26 Patients with serious cases of MERS-CoV can rapidly develop respiratory and renal insufficieny, 1 in which the disease can lead to death 1 26 Obese, immunocompromised, and diabetic patients, with cardiac disease and infected with other viruses or bacteria, have a greater chance of morbidity and mortality. 24 MERS-CoV uses the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 receptor to enter human cells.…”

Section: Mers-covmentioning

confidence: 99%

SARS-CoV-2 and Dentistry–Review

Neto

Bannwart

Moreno³

et al. 2020

Eur J Dent

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

SARS-CoV-2 (or 2019-nCoV) is the novel Coronavirus that affects humans. It originated in China at the end of 2019 due to the consumption of animals contaminated with this pathogen. SARS-CoV-2 causes the disease known as COVID-19 (coronavirus disease – 2019), and until May 21, 2020, approximately 213 countries and territories had been affected by SARS-CoV-2. The objective of this study was to review the origin and characteristics of this virus (SARS-CoV-2), symptoms and diagnosis of COVID-19, treatment of people with COVID-19, forms of transmission of the SARS-CoV-2, and precautions in dentistry. A literature search on PubMed/Medline was performed on the May 21, 2020, using the keywords (Mesh terms) “COVID-19” or “SARS-CoV-2” or “Coronavirus” associated with “dentistry” or “dental care” or “oral medicine.” SARS-CoV-2 articles about the origin and characteristics of this virus (SARS-CoV-2), symptoms and diagnosis of COVID-19, treatment of people with COVID-19, forms of transmission of the SARS-CoV-2, and precautions in dentistry were included. The search was expanded according to necessity. Articles related to precautions in dentistry and SARS-CoV-1 or MERS-CoV were also selected, since precautions used in the dental clinic to avoid these viruses also apply to SARS-CoV-2. In addition, the references cited in the publications of articles included were also considered when appropriate. There was no limit in relation to the year of publication, and only articles written in English were included. In this study, suggestions for the safety of dental professionals were also included. Forty-seven articles and nine websites were included in this review.

show abstract

Middle East respiratory syndrome in children

Cited by 13 publications

References 49 publications

Modifications of emergency dental clinic protocols to combat COVID‐19 transmission

Modifications of emergency dental clinic protocols to combat COVID‐19 transmission

Knowledge and attitude of dental health professionals about middle east respiratory syndrome in Saudi Arabia

SARS-CoV-2 and Dentistry–Review

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About