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1. 2020 NURSES ERA
NURSES:SOLDIERS OF COVID-19
Presented by:
Mr. Shatrughan Pareek MSN, DNA
Nursing Superintendent
Indian Railway Health services, Bikaner, Rajasthan

2. Highlights of the presentation
COVID-19 INTRODUCTION01
PROS AND CONS OF BEING AS
SOLDIERS OF COVID-1902
EFFECT OF VARIOUS POLICIES
ON NURSES03
CONCLUSION
04
2020 NURSES ERA NURSES:SOLDIERS OF COVID-19 Shatrughan Pareek 10.06.2020

3. Global Statistics 8 June 2020
Globally, 6,931,000 confirmed cases of COVID- 19,
including 400,857 deaths, reported by WHO.
India
Confirmed:2,65,928
Active:1,29,344
Recovered: 1,29,096
Deceased : 7,473
Tested: 47,74,434
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4. INTRODUCTION: COVID-19
A Corona virus is a kind of common virus that
causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or
upper throat. Most Corona viruses aren't
dangerous.
In early 2020, after a December 2019 outbreak in
China, the World Health Organization identified
SARS-CoV-2 as a new type of Corona virus. The
outbreak quickly spread around the world.
2020 NURSES ERA NURSES:SOLDIERS OF COVID-19 Shatrughan Pareek 10.06.2020

5. SARS-CoV-2 is one of seven types of corona virus, including the ones that cause severe
diseases like Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and sudden acute respiratory
syndrome (SARS). The other corona viruses cause most of the colds that affect us
during the year but aren’t a serious threat for otherwise healthy people.
2020 NURSES ERA NURSES:SOLDIERS OF COVID-19 Shatrughan Pareek 10.06.2020

6. HISTORY OF COVID-19
The name corona virus was coined in 1968
from latin word “corona” meaning CROWN like.
• The outbreak was first identified in Wuhan,
China, in December 2019. When a pneumonia
cluster of unknown cause was observed. • The
WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health
Emergency of International Concern on 30
January, 2020 & Pandemic on 11 March, 2020.
2020 NURSES ERA NURSES:SOLDIERS OF COVID-19 Shatrughan Pareek 10.06.2020

7. By the end of Jan, virus found to be originated from bats
& come to the conclusion that this virus also belongs to
the group that caused SARS, so was named SARS CoV-
On Feb 11th 2020 WHO names the virus COVID-19
(Coronavirus disease 19). In India first case was
reported from Thrissur, Kerala in the month of Jan, 2020.
2020 NURSES ERA NURSES:SOLDIERS OF COVID-19 Shatrughan Pareek 10.06.2020

8. Incubation period for novel coronavirus is b/w 2 to 14
days. Some infected people have no symptom. • As
at April, estimated asymptomatic ratio range widely
from 5% to 80%. • Reproductive ratio of this virus and
degree of spread ability. It means that one person
can spread infection to about 3 persons. • Novel
corona virus – incubation period — is b/w 2 to 14
days even up to 28 days in some persons after
exposure, but recently in Japan by mid march they
have found it takes 14- 27 days for the symptoms to
appear. Mortality rate- 1-3%
PANDEMIC
EPIDEMIOLOGY
COVID-19
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9. Sign & symptoms of COVID-19
Another sign & symptoms of
COVID-19
Cough Fever Shortness
Of Breath
Sore Throat
Body aches
Headache
Loss of smell or taste
Nausea
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Chills, sometimes with shaking
2020 NURSES ERA NURSES:SOLDIERS OF COVID-19 Shatrughan Pareek 10.06.2020

10. Mode of transmission
Person to person through:
• Droplet transmission: droplet of infected
fluid from the nose and mouth of infected
person lands on objects and surfaces when
the person cough or talk.
• People touch contaminated surfaces or
objects and then touch eyes or mouth
• Transmission can take place through
physical contact with the infected person
2020 NURSES ERA NURSES:SOLDIERS OF COVID-19 Shatrughan Pareek 10.06.2020

11. • RT –PCR ( Real- time reverse transcription polymerase chain
reaction) of Respiratory Tissue samples - in early phase of illness.
(Nasopharyngeal swab / oropharyngeal swab)
• Rapid Diagnostic Tests(RDT) – result in 10 to 30 minutes ,
sensitivity– 90% specificity – 95% , tests IgG / IgM antibodies.
• ELISA / IFAT – Immunofluoresence Antibody Tests — antibodies
detectable within one month.
• (Enzyme linked immunosorbent Assay) – 1-5 hrs
Diagnosis of Covid-19
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12. • Older person
• Children below 10 years
• Pregnant
• Person with pre- existing medical
condition like high B.P., heart disease,
diabetes, Immuno-compromised
people.
lungs disease like COPD & asthma
Who are at risk
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13. • No specific medicine available for
COVID-19 but HCQS, AZEE, AC
Inhabitators may be given
• Clinical management is
supportive
Treatment
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14. • Community awareness through inter-personal communication
a) Uptake of preventive and control measures including social distancing
b) Addressing myths and misconceptions
• Support ANM/ Supervisor in house to house surveillance including
a) Identification of probable cases
b) Ensure uptake of medical services in urban and rural areas
c) Psychosocial care ,stigma and discrimination
Role of Nurse : At community setting
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15. 1. Follow established occupational safety and health procedures avoid exposing
others to health and safety risks
2. participate in employer –provided occupational safety and health training
3. Use provided protocols to assess ,triage and treat patients
4. Treat patients with respect ,compassion and dignity
5. Maintain patient confidentiality
Role of Nurse: clinical settings
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16. Preventive measures
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17. Pros & Cons of COVID-19 Soldiers
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 Reorganization to nursing
profession
Social respect
Dignity
Global appreciation
Positive attitude of
community
Breaking stigma
Growth – personal and
professional
Motivation
•Risk of infection
•Fatal conditions
•Social isolation
•Negative attitude of community
•Lack of appreciation
•Under rated benefits
•Stigma
•Loss of confidence
•Jobless situations
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18. Positive effect of various policies on
Nurses
1. Risk coverage ( Insurance)
2. Availability of PPE
3. Awareness among Professionals
4. Weightage to profession
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19. 1. Lack of investigation facilities
2. Discrimination regarding facilities
3. Neglect of safety
4. Field duties of Student nurses
5. Financial losses ( holding allowances)
6. Departmental actions
Negative effect of various policies
on Nurses
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20. STAY SAFE
STAY HEALTHY
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21. THANK YOU