COVID-19 Clinical Guidelines–Women's Health
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International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE) guidelines and recommendations on gynecological endoscopy during the evolutionary phases of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Date: 2020 Oct
Developer: International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE)
Guideline Focus
Gynecologic endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Patient Population
Patients requiring gynecologic endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Major Interventions
- Considerations for modifications to elective surgery timing based on COVID-19 community prevalence
- Modifications to usual care for patients needing urgent surgery
- Approach to care for patients who are COVID-19 positive, including personal protective equipment (PPE), and anesthesia and surgical technique considerations
- Considerations for post-operative care and ongoing practice changes after the COVID-19 pandemic
Management considerations for pregnant patients with COVID-19
Date: 2021 Jan 7
Developer: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM)
Guideline Focus
Management of pregnant patients with COVID-19
Patient Population
Pregnant patients with COVID-19
Major Interventions
- Identification of disease severity and principles of inpatient and outpatient care
- Management of severe disease, including algorithm for intensive care admission and treatment options
- Timing of delivery and other obstetrical considerations
- Postpartum care considerations
Provider considerations for engaging in COVID-19 vaccine counseling with pregnant and lactating patients
Date: 2021 Apr 29
Developer: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM)
Guideline Focus
Engaging in COVID-19 vaccine counseling with pregnant and lactating patients
Patient Population
Pregnant and lactating patients
Major Interventions
- Discussion of benefits and risks of vaccination and disease to the patient and fetus
- Vaccine mechanism, administration, and efficacy
- Available safety data for vaccination in pregnancy
- Postvaccination side effects and allergic reactions, including heparin avoidance
- Considerations for those with an underlying condition
- Discussion of benefits and risks with lactating persons