COVID 19: Should we consider universal screening in trauma patients?

The current novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has overwhelmed healthcare systems worldwide with its exponential spread. Asymptomatic individuals infected with the virus pose the greatest threat, in terms of disease spread. Universal testing to identify such asymptomatic individuals has been the subject of frequent debates. Whereas universal testing could help decrease rates of community transmission; availability of test kits, infrastructure and manpower remain the major challenge, especially in countries with large populations.
Source: Injury - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research