How a pediatric neuro-oncology unit was managed in Madrid during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
| Autor: | Victoria Fioravantti, Miriam García-Fernandez, Rocio Vila, Alvaro Lassaletta, Felisa Vázquez-Gómez |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Cancer Research
medicine.medical_specialty Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) SARS-CoV-2 business.industry Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) COVID-19 Retrospective cohort study General Medicine Unit (housing) Oncology Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Communicable Disease Control Emergency medicine Pandemic Humans Medicine Infection control Medical diagnosis Child business Pandemics Retrospective Studies |
| Zdroj: | Tumori Journal. 108:552-555 |
| ISSN: | 2038-2529 0300-8916 |
| Popis: | Introduction: During the first wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, infection prevention measures were enforced at our Pediatric Neuro-Oncology unit. Methods: A retrospective study analyzing patients booked in this unit during lockdown was performed to describe its performance. Results: There were 438 consultations for 123 patients (320 on-site/118 telephone). Eight new diagnoses were made, with one significant delay. Only one patient tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Delay in imaging testing occurred in 15 patients. Chemotherapy was delayed in one case. There were no delays in radiotherapy. Conclusions: Measures implemented were effective in minimizing the risk of COVID-19 infection, achieving continuity in diagnoses and treatment, and avoiding delays that could impact survival. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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