Preparing IR for COVID-19: The Singapore Experience

This paper describes country-wide special measures undertaken for interventional radiology staff during the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Although each interventional radiology service around the world faces unique challenges, the principles outlined in this article will be useful when designing or strengthening individual practices and integrating them within wider hospital and national measures. Moving beyond the current outbreak, these measures will be useful for any future infectious diseases which are likely to arise.     

Epidemiology of isolated adult lower limb burns over 15 years with a focus on preventable work-related injuries

Our aim was to describe the epidemiology of isolated adult lower limb burns presenting to the Pinderfields Regional Burns Centre, Wakefield, United Kingdom between 2003 and 2018. Data was obtained using our local records of the international Burn Injury Database (iBID).6059 patients were treated in our department during this period. 18.7% presented with isolated lower limb burns (n = 1133). 65.4% of patients were male (n = 741). Scald was the most common mechanism of injury. Work-related burns accounted for 23.4% of the injuries (n = 265).36% of patients were admitted (n = 408), and 11.7% underwent surgical intervention (n = 133).Isolated lower limb burns are common in patients in the working age group. Work-related injuries are preventable. Targeted education to highlight the risks, reduce the incidence, and improve awareness of first aid measures are recommended.     

Therapeutic potential of ciclesonide inhalation for COVID-19 pneumonia: Report of three cases

No specific and effective anti-viral treatment has been approved for COVID-19 so far. Systemic corticosteroid has been sometimes administered to severe infectious diseases combined with the specific treatment. However, as lack of the specific anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug, systemic steroid treatment has not been recommended for COVID-19. We report here three cases of the COVID-19 pneumonia successfully treated with ciclesonide inhalation. Rationale of the treatment is to mitigate the local inflammation with inhaled steroid that stays in the lung and to inhibit proliferation of the virus by antiviral activity. Larger and further studies are warranted to confirm the result of these cases.     

Sialadenitis: A Possible Early Manifestation of COVID-19

Acute sialadenitis may be caused by viruses, including coronaviruses. Although there are anecdotal reports of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) salivary gland infections, there have been no well-documented cases of sialadenitis in patients with COVID-19 described in the literature. We report a case of parotitis and submandibular gland sialadenitis, as well as an isolated case of parotitis, in two patients with concurrent SARS-CoV-2 infections. Computed tomography imaging demonstrated parotid and submandibular gland enlargement with heterogenous enhancement and attenuation, consistent with sialadenitis. Medical management was sufficient for successful resolution of the acute sialadenitis. Laryngoscope, 130:2595–2597, 2020     

重性精神障碍患者社区管理存在问题的调查与分析

目的了解重性精神疾病患者社区管理开展的项目、管理对象及存在问题,为社区重性精神病患者管理提供信息和依据。方法采用问卷调查法,对54名社区卫生服务中心及站的医护人员的一般情况、在社区重性精神障碍患者管理工作中发现的问题及在工作中存在的不安全因素进行调查分析。结果存在的主要问题有:精神卫生体系不健全,实施社区管理的法律法规以及风险防范对策不完善,家属及社会对重性精神障碍患者社区管理的认知不足。结论为确保社区管理安全和减轻医务工作者的风险,满足重性精神障碍患者社区管理的需求,促进患者社会功能的改善,应建立完整的社区管理制度。     

严重产后出血应用球囊压迫宫腔联合治疗的效果

目的:探讨严重产后出血应用球囊压迫宫腔联合治疗的应用效果。方法:从本院在2017年1月~2018年12月收治的产妇中选择92例严重产后出血的患者作为本次研究对象,通过随机分组后,将产妇分为观察组和对照组,每组有46例患者,对照组采用在宫腔内填塞纱布的方式进行治疗,观察组则采用球囊压迫宫腔的方式进行治疗,观察比较不同方式治疗后的手术时间和总治疗时间。结果:观察组所用的操作时间要明显低于对照组所用的操作时间,两组之间对比所产生的差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05),观察组患者治疗的总时间要明显短于对照组患者治疗的总时间,对比差异明显,形成统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:在治疗严重产后出血的患者时,采用球囊压迫宫腔的方式进行治疗,不仅止血效果显著,而且也能够降低手术操作的时间和治疗的总时间,临床治疗意义明显。