COVID-19 ward medical equipment

COVID-19 spread rapidly, and China began to report that medical staff died of infection due to close contact with patients. Every time there is a major infectious disease epidemic, medical staff are fighting with death to save lives and put precious lives at risk. Medical technology may help! The first case diagnosed in the United States has been treated with robots, which reduces the risk of close contact between medical staff!

As of the 25th, there have been two confirmed cases in the United States. According to the Guardian, in order to prevent the virus from spreading further, the United States has set a precedent for COVID-19 patients to receive robot treatment in isolation rooms. They believe that this method can minimize the risk of infection among medical staff.

This patient is a resident of Washington State, USA. After returning to the United States from Wuhan, China, she first went to Seattle. 65438+1On October 20th, the 30-year-old man entered the special pathogen ward of Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett for treatment.

The Guardian reported that on June 5438+1October 2 1, the day after the CDC announced the diagnosis of the first patient in the United States, George Diaz, director of the Infectious Diseases Department of the Providence Regional Medical Center in the United States, told the Guardian that the patients treated by robots were "in satisfactory condition" at present, but did not disclose that the patients needed treatment.

According to Diaz, the patient entered an isolation cabin, was taken to the hospital by ambulance from home, and then directly sent to the isolated special pathogen ward. Patients can only move in their own rooms. This special pathogen ward area has only one entrance and exit, which is guarded by security personnel. Anyone who enters this area must wear a special helmet called CAPR, and his whole body must be strictly protected.

Dr. Diaz pointed out that he was sitting outside the window of the patient's room about 6×6 meters, operating the robot. The robot is equipped with a camera lens, a microphone and a stethoscope. This is one of many ways for hospitals to reduce the risk of virus infection.

This is the first time that this special pathogen ward has treated patients. In 20 15, Ebola virus broke out in west Africa, and the hospital set up this special pathogen ward. At present, there are two wards, and it is planned to expand the 10 ward in case of emergency. Medical staff and related processes are also prepared for similar situations.