Surgical Protocol for Confirmed or Suspected Cases of Ebola and Other Highly Transmissible Diseases

Publication date: Available online 28 December 2015 Source:Cirugía Española (English Edition) Author(s): Josep M. Badia, Inés Rubio-Pérez, Javier Arias Díaz, Xavier Guirao Garriga, Alejandro Serrablo, José M. Jover Navalón Outbreaks of viral haemorrhagic fevers such as Ebola can lead to imported cases in Europe and America. The eventuality of surgery in the setting of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is low, but the Spanish Association of Surgeons elaborated a surgical protocol for EVD. Indication Elective surgical procedures are not indicated. Emergency cases can be considered in: persons under investigation, possible cases and early confirmed cases. In some conditions usually treated by surgery a medical treatment can be tested. Hospitals and Teams All cases must be treated in high technology hospitals. These hospitals must be equipped with adequate means for healthcare provider's protection. All members of the healthcare team should practice thorough simulation prior to caring for a possible Ebola patient. Surgical Protocol This protocol is based on international guidelines on use of Personal Protective Equipment, protocols of other scientific societies, and specific recommendations for the operating room environment.
Source: Cirugia Espanola - Category: Surgery Source Type: research