Notfall Rettungsmed
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Notfall Rettungsmed · Oct 2021
[SARS-CoV-2 IgG seroprevalence in personnel of the extraclinical fight against the COVID-19 pandemic].
The SARS-CoV‑2 pandemic and the different manifestations of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are a major challenge for health systems worldwide. Medical personnel have a special role in containing the pandemic. The aim of the study was to investigate the SARS-CoV‑2 IgG antibody prevalence in extraclinical personnel depending on their operational area in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ The seroprevalence of SARS-CoV‑2 in the study collective is low at 1.1% and 0.82%, respectively. There is an increased seroprevalence in operational areas with a lower risk of virus exposure in comparison to operational areas with a higher risk.
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread worldwide. Consequences of infection prevention measures during such contagion events can cause disadvantages especially for patients in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). ⋯ The lockdown during the first wave of SARS-CoV‑2 pandemic does not seem to have affected the outcome of OHCA patients without coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the end.
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Notfall Rettungsmed · Jul 2021
[COVID-19: acceptance and compliance of PPE (personal protective equipment) and rules for hygiene and reducing contacts in German emergency medical services-a nationwide survey].
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has also significantly burdened and challenged the German emergency medical services (EMS). In this regard, the personal protective equipment (PPE) and rules like wear a mask, stay 6 feet away from others, avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, wash your hands often (called AHA‑L rules in Germany) play an important role in reducing the spread of COVID-19 infections. ⋯ We recommend targeted training regarding PPE in pandemics and the provision of appropriate premises for conflict-free compliance with AHA‑L rules.