Τίτλος:
Clinical examination practices and perceptions in the era of COVID-19
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
Introduction The art of clinical examination has been the cornerstone of
medical practices since ancient years. Recent technological achievements
and their overuse have led falsely to underestimation of their
significance, which has been further questioned during the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, due to concerns regarding exposure
risk and use of personal protective equipment. Areas covered The role of
clinical examination (namely chest examination) during the pandemic is
discussed. Emerging evidence is being accumulated concerning
alternatives to traditional practices. Telemedicine stands out as a
promising tool, allowing inspection and interaction between physicians
and patients, proved to be useful for many medical specialties but not
enough for some others. Medical practices cannot remain the same in the
era of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet realistic strategies should be adopted
for their optimal and safe implementation. Expert opinion The
experiences of a dedicated Reference Center for COVID-19 along with a
suggested algorithm for conducting clinical examinations are presented.
According to our experience, an initial detailed clinical examination
upon admission of each COVID-19 patient appears to be necessary. Then,
vital signs and signs of respiratory distress using inspection should be
checked frequently. A focused examination approach should be adopted, in
case of new onset clinical problems.
Συγγραφείς:
Kyriakoulis, Konstantinos G.
Poulakou, Garyphallia
Nitsotolis,
Thomas
Syrigos, Konstantinos N.
Περιοδικό:
Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine
Εκδότης:
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
Auscultation; chest examination; clinical examination; COVID-19;
physical examination; telemedicine
DOI:
10.1080/17476348.2021.1941884
