Covid-19 Transmission Prevention Instructions for Healthcare Workers

Based on PB IDI Circular Letter No.02854 / PB / A.3 / 03/2020, the following are the Guidelines for the Prevention of Covid-19 Transmission for Health Workers issued by the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) together with the Professional Association under the umbrella of the IDI and the Indonesian Dentists Association ( PDGI)

Clinical and Procedural Guidelines for the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit during the Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 disease is declared a national health emergency and a pandemic. These guidelines are written based on the World Health Organization (WHO) warning system and can be updated based on the developing public health situation. The contents and recommendations in this guide are interpretations of the best-published information by experts. These

Endoscopic Action Protocol at the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center in the Context of Covid-19 Infection Precautions

1. Patient Selection a. Limiting actions to urgent actions such as bleeding, cholangitis, foreign bodies, access to nutrition or according to the considerations of the doctor in charge of services (DPJP) b. As far as possible, elective actions should be postponed / rescheduled c. All patients undergoing endoscopy should be evaluated for

Beware of the Symptoms of Colon Cancer when Diarrhea

Cancer is the greatest number of deaths caused in the world. In addition to illuminating important organs in the human body, cancer can also attack unexpected body parts such as the anus. Gastroenterohepatologi Consultant, Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, MMB, SpPD, K-GEH, FACP, FACG, FINASIM explained that the anus is an

Burning Chest, Sign of Heart Attack or Stomach Acid?

A burning sensation in the chest is generally associated with a heart attack. there is a difference between chest discomfort caused by a heart attack and stomach acid. These differences need to be recognized so as not to be mistaken in determining subsequent handling. A heart attack is characterized by pain or

Tips to Prevent Heat Stroke Due to Hot Weather

Throughout the end of October, daytime temperatures in a number of regions in Indonesia were hotter than usual. Even BMKG recorded Indonesia's maximum daily temperature reaching 39°C. Especially in the Java and Bali islands, extreme drought and the potential for forest fires are recorded. This condition is expected to continue to occur