Gastroenterologists can safely return to elective procedures when adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) is available, professional societies say.
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Archives for April 2020
Becker’s GI & Endoscopy: Guidelines for resuming elective endoscopy surgeries amid pandemic
The American Gastroenterological Association and the Digestive Health Physicians Association have drafted guidance for gastroenterologists to restart elective endoscopy procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Healio Gastroenterology: AGA, DHPA issue new guidance to resume endoscopies during COVID-19
American Gastroenterological Association and the Digestive Health Physicians Association issued a joint guidance for resumption of elective endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release.
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Joint AGA/DHPA Guidance: Recommendations for Resumption of Elective Endoscopy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, medical associations and government authorities recommended delaying elective procedures and surgeries, including endoscopic procedures. As new COVID-19 diagnosis rates plateau in certain communities around the United States and federal, state and local authorities permit the reopening of health care facilities, resumption of elective endoscopy activity is appropriate.
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Resource Guide on Resumption of Endoscopic Facility Operations
As the federal government, State governments, and local authorities lay the groundwork for reopening of ambulatory surgical centers, DHPA thought it would be helpful to share an analytical framework through which endoscopic facilities can assess the appropriate timing and safeguards for resuming operations.
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