An Interprofessional Approach in Caring for a Patient on Maintenance Hemodialysis with COVID-19 in Toronto, Canada: An Educational Case Report.

Elizabeth M HendrenNicola MatthewsMathew OliverJulie RiceSheldon W TobeBourne L Auguste

Published in: Canadian journal of kidney health and disease (2020)

Regular review of the infection screening processes is paramount in preventing outbreaks of COVID-19, particularly in hemodialysis units. Hospital admission should be arranged if a patient exhibits any clinical signs of hemodynamic compromise or hypoxia. Early education for health care practitioners caring for patients with COVID-19 and refresher information regarding personal protective equipment helped promote the safety of staff and prevent health care-associated outbreaks.

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