Protection of nephrology health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic

• DOI: 10.1016/j.nefroe.2020.06.018
• Publication Date: 2020-10-06T06:23:32Z
• Authors: María Dolores Arenas; Judit Villar; Cristina González; Higinio Cao; Silvia Collado; Francesc Barbosa; Marta Crespo; Juan Pablo Horcajada; Julio Pascual
• Keywords: Cross Infection; Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional; SARS-CoV-2; Health Personnel; Pneumonia, Viral; COVID-19; Infectious Disease Transmission, Professional-to-Patient; Occupational Diseases; Special Article; Betacoronavirus; Occupational Stress; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Social Isolation; Nephrology; Renal Dialysis; Occupational Exposure; Humans; Coronavirus Infections; Pandemics; Personal Protective Equipment

The COVID-19 epidemic represents a special risk for kidney patients due to their comorbidities and advanced age, and the need for hemodialysis treatment in group rooms. It also represents a risk for professionals responsible for their attention. This manuscript contains a proposal for action to prevent infection of professionals in the Nephrology Services, one of the most valuable assets at the present time.