id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-259014-kl31nvdm Binyamin, Y. Israel National Obstetric Anesthesia WhatsApp group as a communication tool, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic 2020-10-16 .txt text/plain 949 64 55 title: Israel National Obstetric Anesthesia WhatsApp group as a communication tool, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic We investigated our WhatsApp group messages and compared the discussions before and after the COVID-19 pandemic became a concern in Israel. Likewise, we sent a questionnaire before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to ask members about the benefits of the WhatsApp group. A study published by a group of gynecologists describing their use of a WhatsApp group reported the mean time to first response was 52 min. described the introduction of key performance indicators (KPI) for pre-hospital emergency anesthesia and used WhatsApp to invite clinicians to participate in a web based survey about the KPI review and reporting process. 4, 5 In conclusion, we report that group members found the use of a professional WhatsApp group provides rapid useful clinical information, particularly in a crisis period such as the COVID-19 pandemic. ./cache/cord-259014-kl31nvdm.txt ./txt/cord-259014-kl31nvdm.txt