European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES) recommendations for trauma and emergency surgery preparation during times of COVID-19 infection.
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg
; 46(3): 505-510, 2020 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-72258
ABSTRACT
A series of recommendations regarding hospital perioperative preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic were compiled to inform surgeons worldwide on how to provide emergency surgery and trauma care during enduring times.The recommendations are divided into eight domains (1) General recommendation for surgical services; (2) Emergency Surgery for critically ill COVID-19 positive or suspected patients -Preoperative planning and case selection; (3) Operating Room setup; (4) patient transport to the OR; (5) Surgical staff preparation; (6) Anesthesia considerations; (7) Surgical approach; and (8) Case Completion.The European Society of Emergency Surgery board endorsed these recommendations.
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Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Surgical Procedures, Operative
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Wounds and Injuries
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Infection Control
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Coronavirus Infections
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Perioperative Care
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Pandemics
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S00068-020-01364-7
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