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Covid Case Study

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Covid Case Study

‌The covid 19 spread around the world rapidly, creating public health emergencies that

challenged the muscles of healthcare systems and leaved immense pressure on emergency (EMS)

and emergency departments (EMS) (Leiker & Wise, 2020). This case study aims to examine the

challenges and solutions that have arisen in emergency medicine in response to the covid 19

pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted several difficulties emergency medical

personnel face in providing care for patients while maintaining their safety (Leiker & Wise,

2020). These obstacles include a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), trouble

prioritizing patients, adjustments to how care is provided, and worries about the danger of

transmission. To meet these difficulties, healthcare organizations had to immediately put new

rules and procedures into place to protect patients and healthcare personnel (Leiker & Wise,

2020).

One of the main key solutions proposed to figure out the PPE shortage of PPEs is the

implementation of alternative PPEs like gowns, face shields, and goggles (Leiker & Wise, 2020).

In addition, many EDs have implemented measures to ensure that PPEs are used appropriately

and to minimize waste to address triaging patients; EDs have implemented screening processes

and separate areas for COVID-19-positive patients to minimize the risk of transmission (Leiker

& Wise, 2020). The delivery of care has also changed, emphasizing telemedicine and remote

monitoring.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the significance of emergency medicine

readiness and the requirement for healthcare systems to adapt quickly to changing circumstances

(Leiker & Wise, 2020). In addition to outlining the measures put into practice to solve the
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problems caused by COVID-19 in emergency medicine, this case study offers insightful advice

for future planning and preparation (Leiker & Wise, 2020).

The authors conclude that emergency medicine providers must be prepared for the

challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and must be proactive in developing strategies to

address these challenges. They recommend that emergency medicine providers take advantage of

the available resources, including telemedicine and triage protocols, to provide the best possible

care for patients while protecting themselves and their colleagues.

Key Takeaways from the COVID-19 Case Study:

 The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly strained the healthcare system,

especially in emergency medicine.

 The shortage of PPE and increased infection control measures have presented

significant challenges for emergency medicine providers.

 Emergency medicine providers must be proactive in developing strategies to

address the challenges posed by COVID-19.

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Reference

Leiker, B., & Wise, K. (2020). COVID–19 case study in emergency medical preparedness and

response: from personal protective equipment to delivery of care. Disease-a-Month,

101060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.disamonth.2020.101060