Recorded: Dr. Avinash Bhondwe, IMA-MS President talks about COVID-19/ Coronavirus and Biosafety Measures for Healthcare Professional

Course Overview

Healthcare practitioners worldwide are dealing at the front line with an accelerating global threat from the novel Coronavirus strain. The MLH platform powered by TC4A bring to Doctors and Nurses a series of live webinars from medical experts who share their understanding of the situation.
In this can’t-miss session, Dr. Avinash Bhondwe, IMA MS President and General Physician, discussed the basics of managing spread of COVID-19 to patients visiting your clinic, shares his perspectives on the COVID-19 outbreak and what it means for healthcare providers in India.

In this Interview session he covered:

• When is someone infectious?
• Which body fluids can spread infection?
• Can people who recover from COVID-19 be infected again?
• What are the Myths or misconceptions that drs should be aware of?
• How is COVID-19 treated?
• Who is at risk for COVID-19?
• How should healthcare personnel protect themselves when evaluating a patient who may have COVID-19?
• Should any diagnostic or therapeutic interventions be withheld due to concerns about transmission of COVID-19?
• Should post-exposure prophylaxis be used for people who may have been exposed to COVID-19?
• What disinfectant should personnel use to decontaminate work surfaces?
• What biosafety level is recommended for handling clinical specimens from suspected COVID-19 PUIs?

Tech Care for All offers this special update as a public service to medical and public health professionals around the globe.
 
LENGTH: 45 minutes
MODE: Online webcast
LANGUAGE: English 
COST: Free