Urgent safety considerations for dermatologic surgeons in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dermatol Online J
; 26(8)2020 08 15.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-979308
ABSTRACT
Dermatologic surgeons are at increased risk of contracting SARS-COV-2. At time of writing, there is no published standard for the role of pre-operative testing or the use of smoke evacuators, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in dermatologic surgery. Risks and safety measures in otolaryngology, plastic surgery, and ophthalmology are discussed. In Mohs surgery, cases involving nasal or oral mucosa are highest risk for SARS-COV-2 transmission; pre-operative testing and N95 masks should be urgently prioritized for these cases. Other key safety recommendations include strict control of patient droplets and expanded pre-clinic screening. Dermatologic surgeons are encouraged to advocate for appropriate pre-operative tests, smoke evacuators, and PPE. Future directions would include national consensus guidelines with continued refinement of safety protocols.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Safety Management
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
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Dermatologists
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Betacoronavirus
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Occupational Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada
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