RF - Organization of a Dermatology Department during the COVID-19 pandemic
Autor
Cerro, PA
Palma, AM
Navarro-Bielsa, A
Gilaberte, Y
Institución
Resumen
Some dermatology departments have written about their experience during the current
pandemic. In Italy, a dermatology clinic postponed visits, treating only urgent cases. The
reduction in routine activities allowed reallocation of staff to care for COVID-19 patients.1 A
similar approach was adopted by the dermatology department of the West China Hospital,
Sichuan University: care was provided via telephone consultations, allowing for a reduction in the flow of patients attending the clinic. Patients wore masks and had their temperature taken
before entering the clinic, and doctors wore masks, surgical caps, protective suits, gloves, and
goggles throughout the working day.2 At the Sun-Yat-sen University Hospital in China, staff
received training in protective measures and facilities were regularly disinfected, resulting in a
COVID-19 infection rate of 0% in the dermatology department.