[New Crown Pneumonia] Take Hubei Hong Kong people to take medical care to prevent infection and call on Hong Kong people to stay home

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Written by: Chen Shuxia

2020-03-29 09:40

New type of coronavirus pneumonia (commonly known as Wuhan pneumonia) continues. More than a thousand Hong Kong people have previously stayed in Wuhan, Hubei and Japan's Diamond Princess. They are at the forefront of the epidemic, and have participated in the medical treatment. Expressed that he had prepared psychologically and worked well for infection prevention and control before departure, including preparing necessary drugs and equipment, and fully coordinating with the Immigration Department, the Department of Health and the airline. He also paid attention to his physical condition after returning to Hong Kong, but believes that Some doctors are afraid of the new coronavirus because they know little about the new virus and they are also worried about infection. As you increase awareness of the virus, you can reduce unnecessary fear.

Recently, the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong has risen sharply, and many people have gone out in violation of home inspections. Some doctors expect Hong Kong people to be patient and call for staying at home.

The HA's overseas emergency medical team assisted in picking up Hong Kong people and returning to Hong Kong. (Profile picture)

Gong Zemin, the co-ordinating director of the Major Accident Control Center of the Hospital Authority, said that the HA has an overseas emergency action plan, and each network has A & E colleagues to participate voluntarily. Etc. There are also medical teams dispatched.

Reduce unnecessary fear as virus awareness increases

Healthcare is at the forefront, can you worry about infection? Cai Zhenxing, a consultant doctor at the Queen's Hospital in Queensland, Hubei, who visited Jiexiu twice, said that because the service of the A & E department was "no hesitation", she believed that the most important thing was to have the concept of infection control. Be wary, "but I'm more worried about family members and colleagues ordering." Fortunately, my wife is also a nurse. She now works in Junyang Village and understands it. He believes that health care is still scared by the new crown virus, because little is known about the new virus and he is also worried about infection, and increasing awareness of the virus can reduce unnecessary fear.

There are pregnant women in Hong Kong, and Liu Zhanhao, deputy consultant doctor of obstetrics and gynecology at Guanghua Hospital, points out that as front-line medical care, she contacts many patients every day. He pointed out that he would have a meeting with his colleagues half a week before the departure. He would also assume that the entire machine was handled by patients. Because the plane was not suitable for production, "there is pressure, there is blood and fetal fluid, I wonder if it will become a medium of transmission." Preparatory work needs to be done, including preparing necessary drugs, production equipment, and previewing the need for obstetric serious diseases. He also said that impervious plastic bags were also prepared to collect blood and body fluids secreted by pregnant women, and to distribute vomiting bags for all necks to all pregnant women. He also pointed out that during the stay, the pregnant women they contacted did not have a check-up for at least one or two months because they did not trust local medical care. They believed that it would be better to arrange for them to return to Hong Kong first.

Cai Zhenxing, Consultant Doctor, Emergency Department, Queen Mary Hospital (Profile picture)

Taking back stranded Hong Kong people to embrace positive attitudes can reduce fear

Huang Xidi, a consultant and nurse of the Queen Mary Hospital (trauma service), has traveled to Japan to assist Diamond Princess passengers and Wuhan stranded Hong Kong residents to return to Hong Kong. She believes that having a positive attitude is important to reduce fear and requires adequate personal equipment. I will use N95 all the time, and I will use the proper equipment. "

Xiao Yue's middle finger pointed out that according to SARS experience, the infection control gap was lax during the dressing and unloading of medical care. He explained that when he was tired, he would skip some steps. "The focus should be on the degree." During the rescue operation, they will monitor each other. Gong said that the medical staff has clear specifications and protective procedures for wearing protective equipment. He also thanked the flight team for their support. The on-board medication handling and changing positions are clear.

Regarding onboard infection control, Dr. Cai pointed out that beforehand, the HA had to communicate well with the Immigration Department, the Department of Health and the airlines. It would also measure the temperature of each passenger on board and ask about travel history. The airflow is divided into cold, warm, and hot areas, and "they are sitting randomly and separated." Crew members and government officials will be arranged to board the aircraft first, and then arranged according to passengers. He also pointed out that passengers were also advised to go to the bathroom before boarding the aircraft, and no meals were served on the flight. When leaving the plane, they will also step by step, and they will be arranged to disembark one by one.

With the large number of overseas Hong Kong people returning to Hong Kong, the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong has increased sharply, and many people have gone out in violation of the home inspection order. Dr. Cai said that many people thought that they would not be infected. Something happened, "but he said that once the diagnosed person spreads in the community, it will affect other people. He hopes that Hong Kong people will be patient and stay at home.

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