The importance of reducing the viral load to diminish the risk of COVID-19 spread

Experiences of the Nursing Professionals Hospitalized by Covid-19 in Peru: Dawning Every Day Meant one More Chance to Live

“…Regarding viral load, considering that the main mode of transmission is contact with respiratory microdroplets and aerosol effect of the infected person; in health personnel, aerosols generated by different procedures have been the main source of contagion. There is evidence that shows that by decreasing the viral load, the probability or aggressiveness of contagion is reduced ( Cuenca-Pardo et al, 2020 ). Despite this, the viral behavior of infected patients is not fully determined ( Pan et al, 2020 ).…”

“…The risk of contagion increases when living with several infected people for a long time, especially in closed and poorly ventilated spaces; also when the preventive measures such as use of masks, eye protection, distancing, hand hygiene, and disinfection of equipment and environments are not scrupulously applied ( Cuenca-Pardo et al, 2020 ). Many of these factors have been evidenced in nursing professionals.…”

“…Often, it is only when we find ourselves in the position of the user that we become aware of the weaknesses of the system. In this way, the nursing staff can apply the emancipatory knowledge pattern that implies the ability to recognize social and political problems and propose alternative solutions (Chinn & Kramer, 2011). Therefore, it is opportune to request, and take into account, the recommendations that nurses who were in the position of hospitalized patients have to provide, since they, after going through the experience, possess a broader vision of the reality of health services.…”

Turismo médico en cirugía plástica, ¿es posible mantener esta práctica? Experiencia y reporte de complicaciones en pacientes operados en destino de playa

“…Participamos activamente en elaborar recomendaciones para poder reactivar la actividad en la salud privada, sobre todo para evitar el colapso de las clínicas y la repercusión económica en muchos colaboradores. 7 Cabe mencionar que inicialmente el acceso a las pruebas era nulo, por lo que comenzamos con la realización de tomografías computarizadas previas a las cirugías. Actualmente ya tenemos protocolos bien establecidos y el acceso a las pruebas es diferente.…”