Lasers use in dermatology practice in the evolving COVID-19 scenario: Recommendations by SIG lasers (IADVL academy)
| Autor: | Pradeep Kumari, K Jyothy, Abhishek De, Ekta Romi, Anuj Pall, Swapnil Shah, Sunil Trivedi, Salim Thurakkal, Sachin Dhawan, David Pudukadan, M D Selvam, Sahil Mrigpuri |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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safety
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak medicine.medical_specialty Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) business.industry Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic lcsh:RL1-803 Laser COVID-19 IADVL Academy SIGs Symposium Dermatology law.invention 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine covid-19 law 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Energy based personal protective equipment lcsh:Dermatology Medicine business Personal protective equipment lasers |
| Zdroj: | Indian Dermatology Online Journal, Vol 11, Iss 3, Pp 337-342 (2020) Indian Dermatology Online Journal |
| ISSN: | 2229-5178 |
| Popis: | The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the entire world by storm. Almost all dermatology laser procedures are considered non-essential and there is a consensus that they should be deferred till the threat of the COVID-19 is well and truly over. The article presents recommendations for the use of lasers and energy based devices in a safe manner during and in the immediate aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic. Plume generating procedures need full personal protective equipment to be used. Special precautions are required for specific laser and energy based procedures. A robust disinfection strategy based on preventing fomite borne COVID-19 transmission in the laser operating room is essential. |
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