Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T142 |
0-14 |
Sentence |
denotes |
4.2 Prevention |
T143 |
16-73 |
Sentence |
denotes |
4.2.1 Persons with close contacts and suspicious exposure |
T144 |
74-304 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Persons with close contacts and suspicious exposure should be advised to have a 14-day health observation period, which starts from the last day of contact with the 2019-nCoV infected patients or suspicious environmental exposure. |
T145 |
305-489 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Once they display any symptoms, especially fever, respiratory symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, or diarrhea, they should reach out for medical attention immediately [19]. |
T146 |
490-714 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Contact surveillance should be carried out for those who had exposed to accidental contact, low-level exposure to suspected or confirmed patients, i.e. checking any potential symptoms when carrying out daily activities [20]. |
T147 |
715-744 |
Sentence |
denotes |
See Table 3 for details [21]. |
T148 |
745-823 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Table 3 Recommendations for those with close contacts and suspicious exposures |
T149 |
824-827 |
Sentence |
denotes |
No. |
T150 |
828-872 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Recommendation items Recommendation strength |
T151 |
873-1015 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1 Strictly take the observation period of 14 days, and go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment if symptoms appear (fever, cough, etc.). |
T152 |
1016-1022 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T153 |
1023-1148 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2 If available, inform the designated hospital in advance to send cars to pick up the patients with symptoms to the hospital. |
T154 |
1149-1153 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Weak |
T155 |
1154-1207 |
Sentence |
denotes |
3 Patients should wear N95 masks (priority strategy). |
T156 |
1208-1214 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T157 |
1215-1271 |
Sentence |
denotes |
4 Using disposable surgical mask (alternative strategy). |
T158 |
1272-1276 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Weak |
T159 |
1277-1459 |
Sentence |
denotes |
5 Avoid taking public transportation to the hospital, choose an ambulance or private vehicle, and open vehicle windows for ventilation on the way to the hospital (priority strategy). |
T160 |
1460-1466 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T161 |
1467-1593 |
Sentence |
denotes |
6 When walking on the road or waiting in the hospital, try to stay away from other people (at least 1 m away) and wear a mask. |
T162 |
1594-1600 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T163 |
1601-1792 |
Sentence |
denotes |
7 The family members accompanying those for inspection should immediately follow the monitoring recommendations to close contacts, keep the respiratory hygiene and clean their hands properly. |
T164 |
1793-1799 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T165 |
1800-1900 |
Sentence |
denotes |
8 The community or street hospital should be informed before the suspected contacts to the hospital. |
T166 |
1901-2048 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The vehicle used should be cleaned and disinfected with 500 mg/L chlorine-containing disinfectant, and the window should be opened for ventilation. |
T167 |
2049-2055 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T168 |
2057-2106 |
Sentence |
denotes |
4.2.2 Patients with suspected 2019-nCoV infection |
T169 |
2107-2220 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Patients with a suspected infection should be isolated, monitored, and diagnosed in hospital as soon as possible. |
T170 |
2221-2290 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Doctors should make recommendations based on the patient’s situation. |
T171 |
2291-2410 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Patients with mild symptoms and suspected infection may consider in-home isolation and home care (weak recommendation). |
T172 |
2411-2622 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Suspected infected with severe symptoms and those who need to stay in hospital for observation by doctor’s judgment should follow the isolation guidelines for suspected patients (see Tables 4 and 5 for details). |
T173 |
2623-2687 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Table 4 Criteria to define patients with suspected mild symptoms |
T174 |
2688-2691 |
Sentence |
denotes |
No. |
T175 |
2692-2743 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Definition of suspected patients with mild symptoms |
T176 |
2744-2817 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1 In-home isolation and care after assessment by doctor (golden standard) |
T177 |
2818-2839 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2 With a fever < 38 ℃ |
T178 |
2840-2873 |
Sentence |
denotes |
3 The fever can go down by itself |
T179 |
2874-2897 |
Sentence |
denotes |
4 No dyspnea, no asthma |
T180 |
2898-2921 |
Sentence |
denotes |
5 With or without cough |
T181 |
2922-2993 |
Sentence |
denotes |
6 No underlying chronic diseases, e.g.: heart, lung and kidney diseases |
T182 |
2994-3078 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Table 5 Home care and isolation guidelines for suspected patients with mild symptoms |
T183 |
3079-3082 |
Sentence |
denotes |
No. |
T184 |
3083-3127 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Recommendation items Recommendation strength |
T185 |
3128-3165 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Suspected patients with mild symptoms |
T186 |
3166-3219 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1 Well-ventilated single rooms (preferred strategy). |
T187 |
3220-3226 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T188 |
3227-3310 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2 Maintain a bed distance of at least 1 m from the patient (alternative strategy). |
T189 |
3311-3315 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Weak |
T190 |
3316-3440 |
Sentence |
denotes |
3 Clean and disinfect household articles using 500 mg/L chlorine-containing disinfectant frequently every day (wide range). |
T191 |
3441-3447 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T192 |
3448-3489 |
Sentence |
denotes |
4 Limit visits by relatives and friends. |
T193 |
3490-3496 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T194 |
3497-3576 |
Sentence |
denotes |
5 The caregiver should be a healthy family member without underlying diseases. |
T195 |
3577-3581 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Weak |
T196 |
3582-3623 |
Sentence |
denotes |
6 Restrict the patient’s activity Strong |
T197 |
3624-3701 |
Sentence |
denotes |
7 Open windows for ventilation in shared areas such as toilets and kitchens. |
T198 |
3702-3708 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T199 |
3709-3796 |
Sentence |
denotes |
8 Avoid sharing toothbrush, towel, tableware, bed sheet and other items with patients. |
T200 |
3797-3919 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The patient’s daily necessities are for single use only and should be placed separately from that of their family members. |
T201 |
3920-3926 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T202 |
3927-4097 |
Sentence |
denotes |
9 When coughing or sneezing, it is necessary to wear a medical mask, or cover with a paper towel and bent elbow, and clean hands immediately after coughing and sneezing. |
T203 |
4098-4104 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T204 |
4105-4186 |
Sentence |
denotes |
10 N95 masks should be worn in the same room with patients (preferred strategy). |
T205 |
4187-4193 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T206 |
4194-4246 |
Sentence |
denotes |
11 Disposable surgical mask (alternative strategy). |
T207 |
4247-4309 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Use the mask in strict accordance with the instruction manual. |
T208 |
4310-4314 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Weak |
T209 |
4315-4408 |
Sentence |
denotes |
12 After washing hands with running water, dry them with a paper towel (preferred strategy). |
T210 |
4409-4415 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T211 |
4416-4500 |
Sentence |
denotes |
13 Dry with a towel, and wash and disinfect the towel daily (alternative strategy). |
T212 |
4501-4505 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Weak |
T213 |
4506-4521 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Home caregivers |
T214 |
4522-4806 |
Sentence |
denotes |
1 Clean and disinfect hands after contact with the patient, before leaving patient’s room or the house, before and after eating, after using the toilet and after entering house from outside (for visible contaminant on hands, wash hands with running water then use hand disinfection). |
T215 |
4807-4813 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T216 |
4814-4964 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2 Avoid direct contact with patient’s secretions or discharges, especially oral or respiratory discharges; avoid direct contact with patient’s feces. |
T217 |
4965-4971 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T218 |
4972-5141 |
Sentence |
denotes |
3 Wear disposable gloves (double layers) when providing oral and respiratory care to patients, handling patient’s feces and urine, and cleaning the patient’s room, etc. |
T219 |
5142-5205 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Wash hands before wearing gloves and after removing the gloves. |
T220 |
5206-5212 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T221 |
5213-5534 |
Sentence |
denotes |
4 Wash the patient’s clothes, bed sheets, bath towels, towels, etc. with ordinary washing soap and water, or use a washing machine at 60–90 ℃ with ordinary household washing liquid (Strong recommendation), or routinely wash them with washing machine after soaking in low concentration disinfectant (Weak recommendation). |
T222 |
5535-5546 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong/Weak |
T223 |
5547-5600 |
Sentence |
denotes |
5 Put the contaminated bedding into the laundry bag. |
T224 |
5601-5661 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Do not shake contaminated clothing and avoid direct contact. |
T225 |
5662-5668 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T226 |
5669-5774 |
Sentence |
denotes |
6 The waste generated by the patient should be put into the closed garbage bags and replaced frequently. |
T227 |
5775-5781 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strong |
T228 |
5782-6307 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It should also be noted that: (1) whether the suspected patients should be given in-home isolation and care or not requires careful clinical evaluation and safety assessment by professionals. (2) if the suspected patients do not get improvement in the symptoms or even worsened in condition during home care, they need to go to the doctor for treatment. (3) during the period of home care, the patients’ medication and symptoms should be closely recorded and their caregivers should also monitor their body temperature daily. |
T229 |
6308-6596 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Throughout the period of home care, healthcare personnel should perform regular (e.g., daily) follow-up through face-to-face visits or phone interviews (ideally, if feasible) to follow the progress of symptoms and, if necessary, specific diagnostic tests should be conducted [14, 19, 21]. |
T230 |
6598-6653 |
Sentence |
denotes |
4.2.3 Prevention for travellers (Strong recommendation) |
T231 |
6654-7079 |
Sentence |
denotes |
International visitors should take routine precautions when entering and leaving the affected areas, including avoiding close contacts with people with acute respiratory infection, washing hands frequently, especially after contacting with the sick or their surrounding environment; following appropriate coughing etiquette; and avoiding close contact with live or dead farming animals or bats or other wild animals [22, 23]. |
T232 |
7080-7135 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Passengers should avoid unnecessary travel as possible. |
T233 |
7136-7631 |
Sentence |
denotes |
If they had travelled to Hubei Province (especially Wuhan city) in the past 14 days and is in fever, cough or difficulty in breathing, they should: (1) see a doctor immediately; (2) call the doctor about his/her recent trips and symptoms before going to the doctor’s office or emergency room; (3) avoid contact with others; (4) not to travel around; (5) cover mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not hands) when coughing or sneezing; and (6) wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 s. |
T234 |
7632-7708 |
Sentence |
denotes |
If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers [24]. |