“Patient care at the Városmajor Heart and Vascular Centre is provided under increased safety measures during the epidemic.”, says Dr. Luca Kuthi, cardiology resident of the Centre. In addition to the reorganization of patient care, staff at the clinic participate in professional trainings to prepare for the potential worsening of the situation. In our new series we are presenting the changes that the current epidemiological situation has brought upon the lives of the university staff working in different areas.
“The virus is particularly dangerous to patients with heart diseases, therefore increased safety measures have been implemented. In line with these measures, one can enter the clinic only after strict health check and whoever is suspected of being infected with the virus is referred to a separate unit, where staff in full protective equipment take care of them.”, says Dr. Luca Kuthi, cardiology resident of the Heart and Vascular Clinic, whose work has been significantly changed by the current epidemiological situation.
She is utterly inspired by the attitude of her older colleagues who have not lost their sense of humour in such trying times and keep encouraging one another. She has learnt how to use the electronic healthcare services, especially making e-prescriptions but digital education has also brought some challenges to face. It is important that they overcome the new challenges caused by the virus, so they participate in professional trainings, where they can learn the special ventilation of OCVID-19 patients, among others.
“We see that our patients are emotionally and psychologically affected by the new situation. We have to handle their increased stress which is a huge challenge from both professional and humane perspectives.”, she says.
The attitude of the older and more experienced anaesthesiologists help a lot by preparing them for handling serious situations, thus providing the younger staff with great security. Dr. Kuthi believes that in addition to the challenges, the current epidemic has made the relationship between colleagues stronger.
She tries to follow the rules in her private life as well, but it is very difficult for her not to be able to visit her chronically ill mother in the countryside. However, online technology somewhat makes up for the lack of personal contact and eases the strains of this difficult period.
Bernadett Bódi
Photo: Attila Kovács – Semmelweis University
Translation: Ágnes Raubinek
