Kligerman Maxwell P, Lamour Shaina, Okerosi Samuel
Department of Otolaryngology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hopital de L'Universite D'Etat D'Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Nov;138:110322. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110322. Epub 2020 Aug 18.
The COVID-19 pandemic poses significant challenges for otolaryngologists practicing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This commentary highlights some of the particular challenges in low resource settings, including limited testing, insufficient personal protective equipment, small numbers of surgeons, and competing socio-economic demands. The commentary focuses on specific examples from around the world to draw attention to these challenges and also highlight examples of success and innovation. Amidst the crisis an opportunity exists for otolaryngologists from around the world to share resources, ideas, and innovations to best serve patients and improve the health system globally for the future.
新冠疫情给在低收入和中等收入国家（LMICs）执业的耳鼻喉科医生带来了重大挑战。本评论重点介绍了资源匮乏地区的一些特殊挑战，包括检测有限、个人防护装备不足、外科医生数量少以及社会经济需求相互竞争等。评论聚焦于来自世界各地的具体例子，以引起人们对这些挑战的关注，并突出成功和创新的案例。在这场危机中，来自世界各地的耳鼻喉科医生有机会分享资源、想法和创新成果，以更好地为患者服务，并为全球未来改善卫生系统。
