Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (Aug 2020)

Recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology for approaching Covid-19 Diagnostic Testing in Dialysis Units

  • José A. Moura-Neto,
  • Lilian M. P. Palma,
  • Gabriel F. Marchiori,
  • Raquel S. B. Stucchi,
  • Ana Maria Misael,
  • Ronaldo D’Avila,
  • Dirceu Reis da Silva,
  • Maria Claudia Cruz Andreoli,
  • Angiolina Kraychete,
  • Kleyton Bastos,
  • Marcelo Mazza do Nascimento

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2020-s102
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 42, no. 2 suppl 1
pp. 4 – 8

Abstract

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ABSTRACT The Covid-19 pandemic brought several challenges to the healthcare system: diagnosis, treatment and measures to prevent the spread of the disease. With the greater availability and variety of diagnostic tests, it is essential to properly interpret them. This paper intends to help dialysis units concerning the use of clinical criteria and diagnostic tests for decision making regarding the discontinuation of isolation of patients with suspected or confirmed Covid-19, as well as the return to work activities for employees with suspected or confirmed Covid-19.

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