Integrated emergency medical services during COVID-19 crisis

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Emergency department, Emergency hospital service, Operations, SARS-CoV-2

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted rapid adjustments in pre-hospital emergency medical services. Providers faced significant exposure during aerosolization-risk procedures like airway management and resuscitation. Equipping and training personnel with proper protective gear is crucial. Complex inter-hospital transfers mainly involve intubated COVID-19 patients. To manage resource shortages, pre-hospital triage recommendations should align with hospital processes. Patient orientation—home, hospitalization, or ICU admission—is vital. Hospitals shifted from systematic case recognition to epidemic mitigation, ensuring adequate capacity.

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2024-07-14

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Banjade, P., Nasir, A., Bhandari, J., & Rajak, A. (2024). Integrated emergency medical services during COVID-19 crisis. Journal of General Practice and Emergency Medicine of Nepal, 11(17), 102–105. Retrieved from https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/jgpemn/article/view/90057

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Vol. 11 No. 17 (2024)

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Short Communications

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