Chapter of Gastroenterologists professional guidance on risk mitigation for gastrointestinal endoscopy during COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore
Tiing Leong Ang, James Weiquan Li, CK Vu, GH Ho, JPE Chang, C. Eyton Chong, TS Chua, D Ong, BCH Yip, KA Gwee
Abstract
In this paper, we aimed to provide professional guidance to practising gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopists for the safe conduct of GI endoscopy procedures during the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and future outbreaks of similar severe respiratory tract infections in Singapore. It draws on the lessons learnt during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic and available published data concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses measures before, during and after endoscopy that must be considered for both non-infected and infected patients, and provides recommendations for practical implementation.
Topics & Concepts
PandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Medicine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)EndoscopyGastroenterologyInternal medicineVirologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsInfection Control and VentilationHealthcare cost, quality, practices