TITLE:
Obstetrical Surgery in the Context of Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) in Guinea: Lessons Learned from 2 Cases
AUTHORS:
Bah Elhadj Mamoudou, Diallo Ibrahima Sory, DialloThierno Saidou, Leno W. Daniel, Soumah Aboubacar Fode Momo, Conte Ibrahima, Touré Abdoulaye, Sow Mamadou Saliou, Dao Blami, Hyjazi Yolande, Sy Telly, Keita Namory
KEYWORDS:
Ebola Virus Disease, Childbirth, Prevention and Control of Infection, Guinea
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.9 No.10,
September
26,
2019
ABSTRACT: In this manuscript, the
authors have studied obstetrical surgery in the context of Ebola virus disease
in Guinea. No protocol recommends childbirth outside of Ebola treatment center,
although it has no technical platform and no qualified providers in this area.
These were unknown MVE cases in pregnant women/parturient women aged 25 and 40
years, with no education, who were confirmed in the RT-PCR test after surgical
management. To fight Ebola virus transmission, traditional protection protocols
must be strengthened. Training, supervision and monitoring of providers are key elements for the protection of staff in the event
of an EVD outbreak. Improving working conditions and strengthening hand
washing, usage of PPE/EPP, decontamination of equipment with 0.5% chlorine
solution, hygiene of premises, immunization of personnel involved, are
effective measures to combat EVD.