Restructuring the Emergency Department during the COVID pandemic

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María Florencia Grande Ratti
Bernardo Martinez

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As a result of this publication, we take the opportunity to share the effect that COVID-19 had on the Emergency Department, in terms of number of consultations, reasons and their characteristics; and we also share with you about our experience in the necessary restructuring during the pandemic: planning, organization, structure and coordinated procedures.

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Grande Ratti MF, Martinez B. Restructuring the Emergency Department during the COVID pandemic. Rev Hosp Ital B.Aires [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 31 [cited 2026 Apr. 27];42(1):p. 46-48. Available from: https://ojs.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/index.php/revistahi/article/view/147

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