SFM India Oriented Guidelines for Ultrasound Establishments During the COVID 19 Pandemic

Khurana, Ashok; Sharma, Kanishka; Bachani, Sumitra; Sahi, G.; Bhatt, Reema Kumar; Sahani, Bimal; Shah, Mohit; Mehta, Sunil; Gopal, Krishna; Praveen, T.

doi:10.1007/s40556-020-00254-7

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“…Whenever possible, the window is opened for 10 minutes while a professional cleans and disinfects all devices and room with 1% sodium hypochlorite or a phenolic detergent three to four times a day. They should be well trained in hand hygiene protocols 23‐40 . This is ideally done while another patient is having photographs taken.…”

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“…Closure of surgical theaters constituted a further preventive measure for the wide viral spread and peak particularly in China, Europe, and the USA. Currently, preliminary epidemiological experience even in high‐risk areas shows that spread is mitigated by wearing appropriate mask as a personal preventive device as well as correct hand sanitizing 1‐40 . Furthermore, every medical specialty has started to develop protocols to protect staff and patients.…”

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Safety guidelines for nonsurgical facial procedures during COVID‐19 outbreak

Bertossi

Mohsahebi

Philipp‐Dormston³

et al. 2020

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background The novel coronavirus (COVID‐19) pandemic is expected to last for an extended time, making strict safety precautions for office procedures unavoidable. The lockdown is going to be lifted in many areas, and strict guidelines detailing the infection control measures for aesthetic clinics are going to be of particular importance. Methods A virtual meeting was conducted with the members (n = 12) of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Focus Group to outline the safety protocol for the nonsurgical facial aesthetic procedures for aesthetic practices in order to protect the clinic staff and the patients from SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. The data analysis was undertaken by thematic and iterative approach. Results Consensus guidelines for nonsurgical facial aesthetic procedures based on current knowledge are provided for three levels: precautions before visiting the clinic, precautions during the clinic visit, and precautions after the clinic visit. Conclusions Sound infection control measures are mandatory for nonsurgical aesthetic practices all around the world. These may vary from country to country, but this logical approach can be customized according to the respective country laws and guidelines.

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Safety guidelines for nonsurgical facial procedures during COVID‐19 outbreak

Bertossi

Mohsahebi

Philipp‐Dormston³

et al. 2020

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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“…Experienced staff should be deputed to take the patient's history of travel, occupation, contact, and cluster (TOCC), and a declaration form along with a written informed consent document (Table 1) can be used to ascertain the following points 19 …”

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“…can be used to ascertain the following points 19. T-Travel history including a detailed itinerary, transit locations,and date of return.…”

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COVID ‐19 Pandemic: Consensus guidelines for preferred practices in an aesthetic clinic

Kapoor

Chatrath²,

Boxley

et al. 2020

Dermatologic Therapy

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Background: Strict infection control measures in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic are expected to remain for an extended period. In aesthetic clinics, most procedures are provided on one to one basis by the physician or therapist. In such a scenario, guidelines detailing the infection control measures for aesthetic clinics are of particular importance.Methods: An online meeting of an international group of experts in the field of aesthetic medicine, with experience in administration of an aesthetic clinic, was convened. The meeting aimed to provide a set of consensus guidelines to protect clinic staff and patients from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Results:Consensus guidelines for 'preferred practices' were provided for scheduling of patients, patient evaluation and triaging, and for safety precautions about the different procedures. Procedures were categorized into low-risk, moderate risk, and high-risk based on the likelihood of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus from the patient to the treating physician or therapist. Conclusions:While not intended to be complete or exhaustive, these guidelines provide sound infection control measures for aesthetic practices. Since guidelines regarding safety measures and use This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.of PPEs may vary from country to country, the local guidelines should also be followed to prevent Abstract:Background: Strict infection control measures in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic are expected to remain for an extended period. In aesthetic clinics, most procedures are provided on one to one basis by the physician or therapist. In such a scenario, guidelines detailing the infection control measures for aesthetic clinics are of particular importance.Methods: An online meeting of an international group of experts in the field of aesthetic medicine, with experience in administration of an aesthetic clinic, was convened. The meeting aimed to provide a set of consensus guidelines to protect clinic staff and patients from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Results:Consensus guidelines for 'preferred practices' were provided for scheduling of patients, patient evaluation and triaging, and for safety precautions about the different procedures. Procedures This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.were categorized into low-risk, moderate risk, and high-risk based on the likelihood of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus from the patient to the treating physician or therapist. Conclusions:While not intended to be complete or exhaustive, these guidelines provide sound infection control measures for aesthetic practices. Since guidelines regarding safety measures and use of PPEs may vary from country to country, the local guidelines should also be followed to prevent COVID-19 infection in aesthetic clinics.

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“…It depends upon the space i.e., availability of the waiting area rooms, number of examination rooms as in case of X-Ray, Ultrasound etc Allow only one relative with patient Discourage walk-in patient or give them appointment depending upon the schedule If more patients, maintain social distancing between them with space of atleast 1 meter between them Recommendation are no central air conditions (AC) should be on when either patient or suspected patient is in the clinic or in examination room. So best is to use stand one AC which should run on vent open mode[ 10 ] Natural ventilation with air flow of at least 160 L/s per patient and Negative pressure rooms with 12 air changes per hour if available. [ 11 ] Staff education and meeting : Staff having cardiac or pulmonary disease or uncontrolled diabetes should be refrain from work.…”

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Are radiological diagnostic centres ready to tackle COVID-19 pandemic? An Indian perspective

Gala

2021

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging

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Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and has been declared as pandemic. Its transmission is mainly by droplets and touching infected surfaces. Health care workers including personnel working at diagnostic centers are more prone to contact the disease through infected patients and hence various precautionary measures have to be implemented which has been discussed in this article. This manuscript shall brief about the preparedness by the diagnostic center in terms of the modification in the work flow, the precautions and protections to be taken by the personnel and patients, disinfection of the equipment and surfaces, and new norms of social distancing. This article will be addressing mainly to the diagnostic centers and the changes to be made as per their convenience.

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SFM India Oriented Guidelines for Ultrasound Establishments During the COVID 19 Pandemic

Cited by 5 publications

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Safety guidelines for nonsurgical facial procedures during COVID‐19 outbreak

Safety guidelines for nonsurgical facial procedures during COVID‐19 outbreak

COVID ‐19 Pandemic: Consensus guidelines for preferred practices in an aesthetic clinic

Are radiological diagnostic centres ready to tackle COVID-19 pandemic? An Indian perspective

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