Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T3 |
0-7 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Purpose |
T4 |
8-169 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The “Spedali Civili”, one of the largest hospitals in the Italian region most affected by SARS-CoV-2 infection, is managing a large number of traumatic injuries. |
T5 |
170-325 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The objective of this article is to share our operational protocols to deliver an appropriate hospital trauma care in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
T6 |
327-334 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Methods |
T7 |
335-513 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We changed our work shifts, in consideration of the high number of patients; colleagues from smaller hospitals in the area joined us to increase the number of surgeons available. |
T8 |
514-738 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thanks to the collaboration between orthopaedists, anaesthesiologists, and nurses, we created a flow chart and separate routes (in the emergency room, in the wards, and in the operating rooms) to optimize patient management. |
T9 |
739-885 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Our protocols allow us to always provide healthcare professionals with the correct personal protective equipment for the task they are performing. |
T10 |
887-894 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Results |
T11 |
895-946 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Our strategies proved to be practical and feasible. |
T12 |
947-1033 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Having a well thought plan helped us to provide for the most robust response possible. |
T13 |
1034-1180 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We have not yet been able to study the effectiveness of our protocols, and our recommendations may not be applicable to all healthcare facilities. |
T14 |
1181-1299 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Nonetheless, sharing our early experience can help other institutions conducting and adapting such plans more quickly. |
T15 |
1301-1312 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Conclusions |
T16 |
1313-1458 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Having a clear strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic kept our systems resilient and effective and allowed us to provide high-quality trauma care. |
T17 |
1459-1547 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We offer this approach for other institutions to adopt and adapt to their local setting. |