COVID-19疫情下呼吸治療的感染控制與預防

Infection Control and Prevention in Respiratory Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

呼吸治療在醫療環境中佔有重要的地位。COVID-19疫情對呼吸治療帶來巨大挑戰，需要新的治療策略和嚴格的感染管制。其中，濕化高流量氧氣治療和氣管插管成為重要的治療方法。呼吸器選擇和使用也作了調整以降低感染風險，而設備的清潔和消毒也更受重視。世界衛生組織指出呼吸器設備必須定期進行清潔和消毒，對於呼吸器設備都需落實清潔和消毒程序以避免微生物汙染。醫院持續導入呼吸器組合式照護措施來預防呼吸器相關肺炎並提高醫護人員的訓練和教育，以確保病人和醫護人員安全。總之，COVID-19疫情讓呼吸治療面臨許多新的挑戰和機會，而確保病人安全和獲得最佳治療是首要任務。

Respiratory therapy holds a critical position within the medical landscape. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to respiratory care, requiring the development of novel treatment strategies and strict infection control measures. Among these, humidified high-flow oxygen therapy (hHFNC) and endotracheal intubation have emerged as crucial treatment methods. Concurrently, The selection and use of respirators have also been adjusted to reduce the risk of infection, while equipment cleaning and disinfection have also been given greater attention.
The World Health Organization points out that respiratory equipment must be cleaned and disinfected regularly, and cleaning and disinfection procedures must be implemented for respiratory equipment to avoid microbial contamination. Hospitals continue to introduce bundle care measures to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia and improve the training and education of medical staff to ensure the safety of patients and medical staff.
Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic presents many new challenges and opportunities for respiratory care, and ensuring patient safety and access to optimal care is a top priority.