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Protection of nephrology health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Renal PathologyDialysisDialysis TherapyCovid-19Health ProtectionGlomerulonephritisPreventive MedicineClinical EpidemiologyPublic HealthAcute Kidney InjuryChronic Kidney DiseaseHemodialysisRenal CareKidney TransplantKidney FailureCovid-19 PandemicSpecial RiskHemodialysis TreatmentEnd-stage Renal DiseaseNephrology Health ProfessionalsUrologyRenal DiseaseKidney TransplantationGlobal HealthPatient SafetyKidney PatientsMedicineNephrology
The COVID-19 epidemic represents a special risk for kidney patients due to their comorbidities and advanced age, and the need for hemodialysis treatment in group rooms. It also represents a risk for professionals responsible for their attention. This manuscript contains a proposal for action to prevent infection of professionals in the Nephrology Services, one of the most valuable assets at the present time. La epidemia de COVID-19 representa un riesgo especial para los pacientes renales por sus comorbilidades y edad avanzada, y por la realización del tratamiento de hemodiálisis en salas colectivas, pero también supone un riesgo para los profesionales responsables de su atención. El presente manuscrito recoge una propuesta de actuación para prevenir la infección entre los profesionales en los Servicios de Nefrología.
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