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ArticleRevista espanola de enfermedades digestivas2020

Resuming ultrasound activity after the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eva Marín Serrano, Javier Álvarez-Higueras, Miguel García-González

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Article in Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Eva Marín SerranoAparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario La Paz, España.
Javier Álvarez-HiguerasAparato Digestivo, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca.
Miguel García-GonzálezAparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal.
Hospital Universitario La Paz · ESHospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal · ESHospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca · ES

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Recently, Dr. Crespo et al. published in your Journal a paper recommending the use of ultrasonography during the current phase of the COVID-19 pandemic whilst wearing only a facial mask for protection, which we deem inadequate. Prevention is key when performing an ultrasound test, since this virus is highly contagious. During the pandemic, every patient should be considered as potentially infected and the procedure requires a close proximity. Therefore, extreme hygiene and a sonographer equipped with the appropriate personal protection (mask, cap, gown, gloves, shoe covers and goggles, with a facial screen and high-efficacy mask for confirmed or highly suspect cases) are of the utmost importance to prevent viral transmission.

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Coronavirus InfectionsGastroenterologyPandemicsPneumonia, ViralBetacoronavirusCOVID-19HumansInfectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-ProfessionalSARS-CoV-2

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