Scheduling elective surgeries following COVID-19: Challenges ahead
Soma Ganesh Raja Neethirajan, Akilandeswari ManickamJournal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology 2020 36(3):291-296
Evolving and conflicting information about pathophysiology, clinical course and impact of corona virus disease (COVID-19) on perioperative outcome of patients has brought in new challenges while restarting elective surgeries. A roadmap to resume elective surgeries should detail timings for reopening elective surgeries, COVID-19 testing facilities, adequate PPE supplies, conservation policies for PPE and case prioritization and scheduling. We suggest a six-pronged strategy of minimizing chances of exposure, adherence to standard protocols, perioperative patient care, precautions while performing aerosol generating procedures, limiting movement of personnel within operating room and monitoring and managing health care professionals while scheduling elective surgeries to overcome the challenges this COVID-19 pandemic has brought in.
Source: Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Soma Ganesh Raja Neethirajan Akilandeswari Manickam Source Type: research
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