Abstract
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Ninewells hospital in Dundee was on the 2nd March 2020, the first ventilated case was 20th March 2020. The Oral and Maxillofacial department (OMFS) quickly changed the daily routine to set up for the global pandemic. The reduction of footfall within the hospital and reduced contact with routine patients was advised by the Government. Published evidence stated that surgeons and physicians who, by the nature of their practice, have close face to face contact are at high risk of contracting COVID-19. OMFS fall within this category. Our department cancelled all non-essential clinics. Decision on cancellations was dependent on diagnoses and urgency of referral. OMFS department undertakes aerosol generating procedures; under guidance all dento-alveolar treatment was cancelled. Telephone consultations with these patients, allowed advice to patients in relation to emergency treatment during COVID times.
Highlights
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Ninewells hospital in Dundee was on the 2nd March 2020, the first ventilated case was 20th March 2020
Published evidence stated that surgeons and physicians who, by the nature of their practice, have close face to face contact are at high risk of contracting COVID-19
Near me has been approved as a secure form of video consultations by the Scottish Government. This programme allowed virtual clinics to be carried out from the patients’ own home, if further concerns were raised the patient attended for a face-to-face review
Summary
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Ninewells hospital in Dundee was on the 2nd March 2020, the first ventilated case was 20th March 2020. *Corresponding author: N McGrath, OMFS Ninewells, Dental Core Trainee 3, Ninewells Hospital and Dundee University Medical School, Scotland Submission: August 28, 2020 Training in Scotland During COVID-19: The Dental Core Trainee Perspective. The Oral and Maxillofacial department (OMFS) quickly changed the daily routine to set up for the global pandemic.
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