Publication: Dermatological Practice in Nepal during COVID-19 Crisis: Recommendations of National Panel of Experts
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2020
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Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal (SODVELON)
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Introduction: Novel Coronavirus disease has caused a substantial halt to the ongoing world in every aspect. There are medical and social implications of the disease. Cutaneous manifestations have been reported to be a part of the disease as well. Dermatologists globally are in dilemma with the clinical practice because of the fear of acquiring the disease.
Objectives: This article aims to recommend best practice measures that can be followed in local scenario for re-opening up of dermatological services in the context of Nepal.
Materials and Methods: A preliminary draft for guidance on Dermatological services based on recommendations of American Academy of Dermatology, International league of Dermatological societies, National recommendations from Ministry of Health, Nepal was sent to a panel of national experts to determine the level of consensus in first week of April, 2020. A preliminary survey was sent to all the members of Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and leprologists of Nepal on first week of June and a second draft was subsequently formed which was sent again to experts and revised based on the opinions of national experts.
Results: A total of 19 experts participated in the preparation of draft and reached a national consensus after a series of revisions in preliminary draft.
Conclusion: Agreements regarding the opening of practice in dermatology discipline have been summarized. Recommendations have been made for opening of dermatological services – opening of outpatient department, performing dermatosurgical and cosmetic procedures as well as strategies on triage of patients and use of masks.
Keywords: Coronavirus, Dermatology, Disease, Nepal
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Sudip Parajuli
Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal
Dinesh Binod Pokhrel
Institue of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus
Sudha Agrawal
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Ajay Kumar
Manipal College of Medical Sciences
Kumar Pokhrel
Nepalganj Medical College
Anup Bastola
Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
Sabeena Bhattarai
Kathmandu Medical College, Kathmandu
Shristi Shrestha
Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu
Manisha Shrestha
Kist Medical College, Lalitpur
Shekhar KC
Kathmandu University Dhulikhel hospital
Smita Joshi
Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu
Anil Kumar Das
Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Kathmandu
Mahesh Shah
Anandaban Hospital, Lalitpur
Nidhi Shah
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Shambhu Dutta Joshi
Sushil Paudel
Civil Service Hospital, Kathmandu
Shashi Hirachan
Bharatpur Hospital, Bharatpur
Upama Paudel
Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Kathmandu
Saraswoti Neupane
Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara