Transport Safety Concerning a Patient Infected With SARS-CoV-2 and Emergency Service Officers in an Ambulance Accident-A Case Study

Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2022 Mar 4:17:e139. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2022.50.

Abstract

The manifestation of a new pathogen, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), constitutes a new problem for modern health care systems. Developing updated standards for all emergency services working at an accident site during the pandemic has been a continuous challenge. The principal method of preventing the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is the use of personal protective equipment, such as protective suits, masks and goggles, or face shields. The study aims to present the recommended on-site procedures during the coronavirus pandemic based on the description of an accident of an ambulance transporting a patient with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, emphasizing the actions taken by the emergency services sent to the accident site.

Keywords: PPE; SARS-CoV-2; accident; personal protective equipment; rescue services.

MeSH terms

  • Accidents
  • Ambulances
  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / prevention & control
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • SARS-CoV-2*