RT Journal Article
T1 AEG-SEED position paper for the resumption ofendoscopic activity after the peak phase of the COVID-19 pandemic
A1 Marín Gabriel, José Carlos
A1 Rodríguez de Santiago, Enrique
AB IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to the suspension of programmed activity in most of the Endoscopy Units in our environment. The aim of this document is to facilitate the resumption of elective endoscopic activity in an efficient and safe manner.Material and methodsA series of questions considered to be of clinical and logistical relevance were formulated. In order to elaborate the answers, a structured bibliographic search was carried out in the main databases and the recommendations of the main Public Health and Digestive Endoscopy institutions were reviewed. The final recommendations were agreed upon through telematic means.ResultsA total of 33 recommendations were made. The main aspects discussed are: 1) Reassessment and prioritization of the indication, 2) Restructuring of spaces, schedules and health personnel, 3) Screening for infection, 4) Hygiene measures and personal protective equipment.ConclusionThe AEG and SEED recommend restarting endoscopic activity in a phased, safe manner, adapted to local resources and the epidemiological situation of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
PB Elsevier
SN 2444-3824
YR 2020
FD 2020-05-27
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/130664
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/130664
LA eng
NO Marín-Gabriel, J. C., Santiago, E. R., & en representación de la Asociación Española de Gastroenterología y la Sociedad Española de Endoscopia Digestiva (2020). AEG-SEED position paper for the resumption of endoscopic activity after the peak phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Documento de posicionamiento AEG-SEED para el reinicio de la actividad endoscópica tras la fase pico de la pandemia de COVID-19. Gastroenterologia y hepatologia, 43(7), 389–407. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gastrohep.2020.05.004
DS Docta Complutense
RD 19 mar 2026