The American journal of emergency medicine
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The aim of this study was to describe the rate and types of community-acquired respiratory infections observed in a pediatric ED during the SARS-CoV-2 related lockdown in Italy and to compare data with the same period of previous year. ⋯ Our results demonstrated a reduction in community-acquired respiratory infections during the lockdown for COVID-19. The increase in rate of FUO and febrile conditions, together with the short time from fever onset and ED visit could be related to the fear for a SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are expected to be affected by a pandemic outbreak. However, the available data about trends and extents of these effects is limited. ⋯ Understanding these correlations may allow better preparedness of the EMS and a better response towards the public needs in the period of an epidemic or a pandemic.