Intubation precautions in a pediatric patient with severe COVID-19.

Shaw, Robert; Tighe, Nathaniel; Odegard, Kirsten C; Alexander, Peta; Emani, Sitaram; Yuki, Koichi

Shaw, Robert; Tighe, Nathaniel; Odegard, Kirsten C; Alexander, Peta; Emani, Sitaram; Yuki, Koichi.

Shaw R; Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, USA.
Tighe N; Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, USA.
Odegard KC; Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, USA.
Alexander P; Department of Cardiology Boston Children's Hospital, USA.
Emani S; Department of Pediatrics Harvard Medical School, USA.
Yuki K; Department of Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, USA.

J Pediatr Surg Case Rep ; 58: 101495, 2020 Jul.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-325064

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

We present the case of a child diagnosed with COVID-19 soon after open-heart surgery who required an urgent second surgery. The patient suffered from severe COVID-19 disease. The utility of preoperative COVID-19 testing, determination of recovery by an array of inflammatory markers and perioperative management are described.

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ARDS, Acute respiratory distress syndrome; ASD, Atrial septal defect; COVID-19; COVID-19, Coronavirus disease 19; CRP, C-reactive protein; ICU, Intensive care unit; Lung injury; OR, Operating room; POD, Post-operative day; PPE, Personal protective equipment; Surgery; VSD, Ventricular septal defect

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report Language: English Journal: J Pediatr Surg Case Rep Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.epsc.2020.101495

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