Outpatient COVID-19 with telemedicine follow-up

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Ana S. Pedretti
María F. Grande Ratti

Abstract

As a result of this publication, we take the opportunity to review the enormous challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Emergency Department. We comment the effort, dedication and work (behind the scenes) throughout the route, and our experience of outpatient follow-up with telemedicine.

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Published: 2022-06-28
Keywords:
emergency medical services, coronavirus infections, ambulatory care, telemedicine

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Hospital Italiano in Medline

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Pedretti AS, Grande Ratti MF. Outpatient COVID-19 with telemedicine follow-up. Rev Hosp Ital B.Aires [Internet]. 2022 Jun. 28 [cited 2026 Aug. 1];42(2):92-4. Available from: https://ojs.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/index.php/revistahi/article/view/171

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