Table 3 Contra-indications and practices regarding BS during the pandemic
All sample, N (%) | |
|---|---|
Were there specific BS contraindications? | |
Yes | 12 (23) |
No | 41 (77) |
If yes, did these contraindications refer toa | |
Patients aged > 60 years | 7 (18) |
Patients aged > 70 years | 4 (10) |
Patients with diabetes | 5 (13) |
Patients with hypertension | 3 (8) |
Patients with lung disease | 8 (21) |
Patients with Ischemic heart disease | 5 (13) |
Patients from highly infected area | 7 (18) |
Did you inform your BS patients about potentially increased risk? | |
Yes | 28 (57) |
No, I don’t think that the risk is increased | 15 (31) |
No, the increase in risk is minimal | 6 (12) |